GBP to CHF Exchange Rate
Real-time British Pound to Swiss Franc rates for import/export businesses.
Save 75% vs traditional banks.
Bank vs Unicorn Currencies
See exactly how much you save on a £100,000 transaction
| Cost Item | Traditional Banks | Unicorn Currencies |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Size | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| FX Spread | 2% | 0.5% |
| Payment Fee | £25-40 | £5 |
| Total Cost | £2,030 | £505 |
| YOUR SAVINGS | — | £1,525 (75%) |
| Settlement Speed | 2-3 days | T+0 (2.3s avg) |
Enterprise Transaction Examples
Savings vs traditional banks on typical enterprise transaction sizes
Volume-Based Pricing
| Annual FX Volume | Unicorn Spread | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| £1M - £5M | 0.50% | £20,000+ |
| £5M - £10M | 0.45% | £102,500+ |
| £10M - £25M | 0.40% | £262,500+ |
| £25M+ | Custom | Contact us |
Minimum: £1M annual FX volume
Common Use Cases for GBP/CHF
What Businesses Use This Corridor
Pay Europe suppliers in Swiss Franc. Finance, Pharmaceuticals sectors.
- Finance
- Pharmaceuticals
- Machinery
- Watches
Typical Monthly Volume: £200k-£2M
Local Payment Rails in CHF
Avoid SWIFT fees by using local payment systems:
- SIC (Swiss Interbank Clearing) - Faster settlement, lower fees
Traditional banks use SWIFT (3-4% fees). We use local rails where possible for T+0 (2.3s avg) settlement.
Why Choose Unicorn for GBP/CHF
Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
Upload supplier invoices in CHF. See live P/L as GBP/CHF rates move. Know exactly what waiting costs you.
15-Second Rate Locks
Lock the GBP/CHF rate for 15 seconds. Time to calculate margins, check inventory, and confirm with your team before committing.
75% Lower Costs
Save £1,525 on every £100,000 transaction. On £200k-£2M monthly: save £7,625-£76,250 annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GBP to CHF exchange rate?
The current British Pound to Swiss Franc exchange rate is 1 GBP = 1.1266 CHF. This rate is fetched from our treasury system in real-time when you load the page during market hours (Monday-Friday).
How much does it cost to convert GBP to CHF?
Unicorn Currencies charges a 0.5% FX spread plus a £5 payment fee. On a £100,000 transaction, you save £1,525 (75%) compared to traditional banks which charge 2% spread plus £25-40 fees.
How fast can I send money from GBP to CHF?
Payments settle in T+0 (2.3s avg). We use local payment rails (SIC (Swiss Interbank Clearing)) instead of SWIFT, which is why we're 10-50x faster than traditional banks.
Who uses GBP to CHF exchange services?
This currency corridor is popular with Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Machinery, Watches. Pay Europe suppliers in Swiss Franc. Finance, Pharmaceuticals sectors.. Typical monthly volume ranges from £200k-£2M.
$1M+ in GBP/CHF Payments? Save 75%
Enterprise treasury platform for import/export businesses with $1M+ annual FX volume
Unicorn Currencies works exclusively with businesses doing $1M+ annual FX volume.