CHF → 
USD ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-20 CHF to USD Converter.
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Current rate
1 CHF = 1.268 USD as of 2026-05-20. CHF/USD reflects the Swiss franc's elevated safe-haven status and the wealth-management corridor between Geneva/Zurich private banks and US ultra-high-net-worth clients. The pair has strengthened sharply with SNB tightening and continued global geopolitical risk premia.
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Rate as of 2026-05-20CHF → USD Converter
Fr
🇨🇭 CHF 1.00 = 🇺🇸
$1.27
Rate: 1 CHF = 1.2680 USD
Common conversions
| 🇨🇭 CHF | 🇺🇸 USD |
|---|---|
| CHF 1.00 | $1.27 |
| CHF 10.00 | $12.68 |
| CHF 100.00 | $126.80 |
| CHF 500.00 | $634.00 |
| CHF 1,000.00 | $1,268.00 |
| CHF 5,000.00 | $6,340.00 |
| CHF 10,000.00 | $12,680.00 |
| CHF 50,000.00 | $63,400.00 |
| CHF 100,000.00 | $126,800.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-20 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
CHF trend over time.
Today
1.268
1 CHF = USD
1 year ago
1.15
↑ 10.3% in 12 months
5 years ago
1.11
↑ 14.2% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
CHF to USD FAQ.
Who converts CHF to USD?
US-Swiss dual-citizen wealth management clients, FATCA-compliant private banking customers, Swiss pharma and watch exporters to the US, and Geneva-based commodity traders settling in dollars.
Best way to send CHF to USD?
Wise and Revolut handle retail CHF-USD efficiently; for high-value transfers, UBS, PostFinance, and Pictet remain the standard wealth-management rails despite wider FX spreads.
Why has CHF strengthened so much?
Swiss safe-haven flows during the 2022-2024 European energy crisis and Ukraine war, combined with SNB selling FX reserves rather than buying, pushed CHF/USD from below 0.90 to above 1.25 in three years.
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