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Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to the USA from Switzerland.
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Compare the best money transfer rates to the USA from Switzerland
| Sending 1,000.00 CHF with | Recipient gets(Total after fees) | Transfer fee | Exchange rate(1 CHF → USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cheapest | 1,169.12 USD | 0.00 CHF | 1.16912 |
 | 1,168.11 USD- 1.01 USD | 5.53 CHF | 1.17461Mid-market rate |
 | 1,161.40 USD- 7.72 USD | 0.00 CHF | 1.16140 |
 | 1,157.87 USD- 11.25 USD | 4.00 CHF | 1.16252 |
 | 1,136.50 USD- 32.62 USD | 22.00 CHF | 1.16207 |
 | 1,119.36 USD- 49.76 USD | 2.49 CHF | 1.12215 |
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How to send money to the USA from Switzerland in 3 easy steps
Enter amount to send in CHF.
Pay in CHF with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in the USA.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send CHF, receive USD.
The recipient gets money in USD directly from Wise’s local bank account.
How to send money to the USA from Switzerland
How to send money to the USA from Switzerland
- Just tap in how much, and where to.
- Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a wire transfer, ACH or your debit or credit card.
- And that's it.
Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.
What you’ll need for your online money transfer to the USA from Switzerland
1
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
2
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
3
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
4
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
5
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.
6
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
How much does it cost to transfer money to the USA from Switzerland?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in CHF to the USA from Switzerland, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.66 CHF + 0.47% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).
Fee depends on your chosen transfer type
Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.
No hidden fees
No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.
Fixed fee
0.66 CHF
Variable feeup to 107,986 CHF/month
0.47%
Variable feemore than 107,986 CHF/month
How long will a money transfer to the USA from Switzerland take?
A money transfer from Switzerland (CHF) to the USA (USD) should arrive by Friday. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.
Your transfer route
CHF
USD
Should arrive
by Friday
Best ways to send money to the USA from Switzerland
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Credit Card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
Apple Pay
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
Google Pay
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
Protecting you and your money
Safeguarded with leading banks
We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it’s separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.
Audited regularly
We make sure your money’s secure, and that Wise is financially stable. As we’re not a bank, your money isn’t FSCS protected — instead we safeguard it.
Extra-secure transactions
We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.
Data protection
We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.
Dedicated anti-fraud team
We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.
Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.
Send money to the USA from Switzerland with the most international app
Looking for an app to send money to the USA from Switzerland? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
- Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
- Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
- Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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