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How to order foreign currency on the Santander app

Tap "+" on the main menu to access "Foreign currency". Once on this page, select the currency that you need, the amount and the branch where you wish to collect your physical currency.

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What is the Swiss franc and where is it used?
The Swiss franc is the official currency of Switzerland and the small Principality of Liechtenstein. It is also legal tender in the enclaves of Campione d'Italia (in Italy) and Büsingen am Hochrhein (in Germany), where it can be used interchangeably with the euro.

A Swiss franc is divided into 100 centimes. Banknotes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 Swiss francs (abbreviated to CHF) are currently in circulation, in addition to coins in denominations of 5, 10 and 20 centimes and ½, 1, 2 and 5 Swiss francs.

What is the value of the Swiss franc against the euro?
The value of the euro and the Swiss franc changes daily. As such, a good way to find out the value of the Swiss franc against the euro is using our currency converter. This amount will serve as a reference when you exchange currency.

I will be travelling to Switzerland soon. How far in advance should I exchange my euros for Swiss francs?
If you need to exchange euros for another foreign currency, such as Swiss francs, we recommended that you request the foreign currency from your bank several days in advance. This is because, depending on your currency and the amount ordered, this process may be take some time.

Is it possible to order banknotes in Swiss francs online?
Yes, it is possible to order banknotes in Swiss francs by using the Banco Santander app or through the Banco Santander website. This way you will be able to ensure that the banknotes in Swiss francs you need for your trip are available at any Banco Santander branch.

Ordering foreign currency on the Santander app

If to need to exchange euros for Swiss francs, you can order them through the Banco Santander app and collect the banknotes at a branch later. To do so, access you account overview using your password and follow these steps:
1. Tap "+" on the main menu.
2. Select the "Foreign currency" option.
3. Within this menu, select the currency that you are interested in, specify the amount that you want to obtain and choose the branch where you wish to collect the currency.
4. We will contact you with a date and time for collection.
Exchange currency through Online Banking

If you need to exchange euros for Swiss francs, you can do this on the Banco Santander and collect the banknotes at a branch later. To do so, use you password to access Online Banking and follow these steps:
1. Select your account.
2. Choose the "Purchase foreign currency" option from the menu to the right.
3. Fill in the form, specifying the bank account to which you wish to charge the transaction, the amount, the foreign currency that you need and the branch where you wish to collect the banknotes. You will also need to specify how you would like the bank to contact you about collecting the banknotes.

Converting Swiss francs to euros: What do I do with any left over foreign currency after I return from my trip?
If you wish to exchange remaining Swiss franc banknotes (not coins) after you return from your trip, you may do so at any of the bank's branches.