GBP to CHF Converter
British Pound to Swiss Franc
British Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF)
This page converts the British Pound (GBP) used in the United Kingdom into the Swiss Franc (CHF) used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the GBP/CHF rate
The British Pound is mainly influenced by Bank of England rate decisions, UK inflation and the UK's large services and financial sector. The Swiss Franc is mainly influenced by Swiss National Bank policy and the franc's reputation as a safe-haven currency. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the GBP/CHF rate moves; when they move together, the rate tends to stay steadier.
How this rate is calculated
Rates are fetched from Frankfurter, which publishes the European Central Bank's daily reference rates (updated once per working day), and from ExchangeRate-API for currencies the ECB does not cover. All rates are stored against the euro, so the GBP/CHF figure is a cross rate: the euro value of CHF divided by the euro value of GBP. These are indicative mid-market reference rates and may differ from the rates offered by banks, card issuers and payment providers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GBP to CHF?
Enter an amount in British Pound and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily GBP/CHF reference rate to show the value in Swiss Franc. To go the other way, CHF to GBP, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the GBP to CHF rate come from?
Rates come from Frankfurter, which republishes daily European Central Bank reference rates, with ExchangeRate-API filling in currencies the ECB does not publish. They are cached in your browser for up to an hour.
Is this the GBP to CHF rate my bank will give me?
No. These are mid-market, indicative rates. Banks, card providers and transfer services usually add a margin or fee, so the Swiss Franc you actually receive is typically a little lower.