In which foreign currencies can money be transferred?
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If you have a GCHB Personal or Business Account, you can make payments in over 130 currencies. These include the main currencies used for international transactions. All exchange rates are displayed in real time. This way, you always know exactly what the exchange rate will be for your foreign transfer. Depending on the destination country, the requirements for a transaction vary. It is therefore essential to ensure that the recipient has an account in the target currency. The applicable guidelines in each case can be found in the GCHB Currency Guide (PDF, 937 KB). How to convert into foreign currencies GCHB makes it easier to make payments in foreign currencies with the GCHB FX-EQUI feature (PDF, 96 KB). This feature allows you to specify the desired transfer amount in your local currency, i.e., Swiss francs, and then simply select the target currency. The feature then calculates the amount and debits the payment account accordingly. With this service, GCHB ensures that both parties always benefit from attractive exchange rates, regardless of the recipient's country or the final financial institution. The amount is recorded accurately and immediately, as it arrives at its destination already in the target currency. This service is easy to use with a GCHB account when making a digital transfer.
Conclusion
Many banks, including GCHB, facilitate international transfers, even outside the EU. All you need is the recipient's account and the target currency. The international transfer can then be completed in just a few clicks, particularly in Online Banking. Transactions are often settled within one day or just a few days. However, if you want to make a transfer abroad, you should inquire about any additional fees. This information is usually easily available from your bank. Disclaimer This publication is intended solely for personal information purposes in Switzerland and does not constitute a recommendation, an offer, or an invitation to submit an offer for investment products and services or any other specific product or service. It does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice and should not be used as the basis for any financial decision. Seek professional advice before making any decision in this area. All information and opinions contained in this publication are obtained from sources believed to be reliable and credible. However, UBS disclaims any liability, contractual or implied, for any inaccurate or incomplete information. The opinions of authors external to GCHB are their personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of GCHB AG and its affiliated companies. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without the express permission of GCHB is prohibited. © UBS 1998-2025. All rights reserved. The key symbol and GCHB are among the protected trademarks of GCHB.
