CHF to INR Exchange Rate Today
Swiss Franc to Indian Rupee conversion for Indian IT professionals and students in Switzerland. Our CHF/INR calculator provides 30-minute rate updates for remittances from Zurich, Geneva, Basel to families across India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Swiss Franc to Indian Rupee rate?
The CHF to INR exchange rate typically ranges between ₹93-98 per 1 CHF. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) monetary policy, Switzerland's safe-haven status, and India's RBI decisions all influence this rate. With over 35,000 Indians living in Switzerland (IT professionals, researchers, finance workers, and students), CHF to INR is an active remittance corridor. Check our live converter for today's exact rate from OpenExchangeRates.
Which is the cheapest way to send money from Switzerland to India?
Indian professionals in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel have excellent options: Wise (TransferWise) offers the best CHF to INR rates with 0.5-1% margins and transparent fees, Remitly provides competitive rates with fast transfers, Revolut gives near-interbank rates for premium users, and Swiss banks like UBS, Credit Suisse, and PostFinance charge higher fees (CHF 10-30 plus 2-3% margin). For regular remittances, Wise and Revolut save hundreds of francs annually compared to traditional Swiss banks.
Why does CHF to INR rate fluctuate?
CHF/INR movements reflect: Switzerland's safe-haven status (CHF strengthens during global crises), Swiss National Bank policy (SNB historically intervened to weaken CHF), Eurozone economic health (Switzerland trades heavily with EU), India's RBI policy and inflation, and global risk sentiment. When investors flee to safety, CHF surges. When INR weakens due to oil imports or inflation, you get more rupees per franc. The franc is one of the world's most stable currencies, but SNB interventions can create sudden moves.
Do Swiss banks give fair CHF to INR exchange rates?
Swiss banks (UBS, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen, PostFinance) typically charge 2-3% margins on CHF to INR conversions plus CHF 10-35 transfer fees. Online platforms offer much better value: Wise charges 0.5-1% with transparent fees around CHF 5-15, Revolut offers near-interbank rates for premium accounts, and Remitly provides competitive rates. For a CHF 5,000 transfer, using Wise instead of UBS can save you CHF 100-200 in total costs. PostFinance's TWINT app doesn't support international transfers directly.
Best time to send Francs to India?
Monitor SNB quarterly policy assessments, Eurozone economic reports (Switzerland closely linked to EU), global risk events (CHF strengthens in crises), and India's RBI announcements. When CHF strengthens (safe-haven flows, SNB interventions stop) or INR weakens (inflation, oil imports), you receive more rupees per franc. Watch: SNB Chairman speeches, Swiss inflation data (SNB targets below 2%), Eurozone crises, Indian inflation reports, and global banking stability. For monthly family support, regular transfers average out volatility. For large transfers, timing INR weakness or waiting after major risk events maximizes rupee value.