UAE Dirham (AED) to Swiss Franc (CHF) converter
Track the exchange rate
of the uae dirham / swiss franc exchange rate
- Open
- …
- High
- …
- Low
- …
Rates shown for information only. Sources: European Central Bank daily reference rates (via Frankfurter) and CurrencyLayer.
Today’s exchange rate
AED to CHF
Our popular AED converter pairs
Our popular CHF converter pairs
Peg or float: two answers
to the same question
The dirham chose fixity
Every central bank faces the same question: should it hold its currency at a fixed level or let it find its own price? The United Arab Emirates and Switzerland answered in opposite ways. Both answers work.
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, at a rate that has not moved by a single fil: 3.6725 dirhams to the dollar. For a country whose hydrocarbon exports are invoiced in dollars, that peg removes exchange rate risk where it matters most. It has a price: the Emirati central bank no longer has a monetary policy of its own and follows the decisions of the Federal Reserve.
The franc chose movement
Switzerland tried the opposite, then stopped. From September 2011 to January 2015, the Swiss National Bank defended a floor of 1.20 francs to the euro by buying foreign currency without limit. On 15 January 2015 it gave up without warning: the franc gained close to 20 per cent in a few minutes.
The lesson fitted into one sentence of the statement: a peg only holds as long as the cost of defending it stays bearable. The Emirates pay that cost in monetary sovereignty given up. Switzerland refused to pay it in the unlimited swelling of its balance sheet.
Convert your AED to CHF
with b-sharpe
- Account creation
- Sending funds
- Delivery within 24 hours
excluding weekends and public holidays
- NO account opening fees
- NO account management fees
- NO account closure fees

Frequently asked questions about AED / CHF exchange
The AED / CHF converter
6 questionsWhat is the b-sharpe AED / CHF currency converter for?
The b-sharpe AED / CHF currency converter displays the interbank market rate in real time, updated every 5 minutes. This is the gross rate without any added fees, used as a reference to evaluate the real value of your exchange. You can also view the 30-day graphical evolution to visualise rate volatility. To convert your AED to CHF at the best rate, visit change your currency
How do I use the b-sharpe AED / CHF currency converter?
Enter your amount in AED, choose CHF as the target currency and view the market rate in real time. If you want to convert to another currency, simply change the currencies directly on the converter.
Is the AED / CHF rate updated in real time?
Yes, the AED / CHF rate is updated in real time according to the interbank market. It reflects market conditions at the time of your simulation. Once your conversion is started, you can lock it for 48 hours.
How is the AED / CHF exchange rate calculated?
The exchange rate is based on the average interbank market rate, which reflects the balance between supply and demand on global financial markets. It is updated in real time to guarantee an accurate and up-to-date estimate.
Does the AED / CHF rate displayed on the converter include fees?
No. The rate displayed on the b-sharpe converter is the interbank rate, i.e. the market rate without any added fees. This is the purest reference value, the one banks use among themselves. The rate you will get when making a real exchange through b-sharpe includes transaction fees from 0.12%, which allows savings of up to 80% compared to banks.
Does the converter take weekends into account?
The foreign exchange market is closed at weekends. Rates displayed on Saturday and Sunday are indicative and non-contractual. If you fix a rate on Friday, the 48-hour window applies normally, and conversions resume on Monday morning.
Exchanging AED / CHF with b-sharpe
8 questionsWhat is the difference between this converter and a real exchange?
The converter displays the global interbank rate without fees. However, to carry out a real exchange of uae dirham to swiss franc, the financial institution you use (bank or platform) will add a margin. At b-sharpe, our applied exchange rate includes very low transaction fees (from 0.12%), which are significantly lower than those of traditional banks.
Why convert uae dirham with b-sharpe rather than my bank?
Banks often apply hidden margins of up to 2% on the exchange rate. With b-sharpe, fees start from 0.12% and are always based on the interbank rate. In addition, you always have visibility on the exact amount you will receive before confirming. This saves you up to 80% on your transaction fees.
Can I lock the rate I see now?
The online converter displays the market rate in real time without fees, for simulation purposes. To lock a rate and initiate a transaction, simply create a free account on b-sharpe. From your client area, you can lock your rate for 48 hours. You will then have full visibility of the final amount to be received, including our transaction fees (from 0.12%): no surprises, you receive exactly the displayed amount. You can also set up rate alerts to be notified when the AED / CHF rate reaches your desired threshold.
How long does a transfer from Switzerland to Europe or internationally take?
Once the conversion has been confirmed and your funds received, the transfer is executed within 24 to 48 working hours depending on the currencies involved for Europe, and 48 to 72 hours for the rest of the world.
Is my money safe?
b-sharpe is a Swiss financial intermediary, affiliated to SO-FIT, a self-regulatory organisation recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Your funds are received into a Swiss bank account, separate from b-sharpe’s own funds, and covered by insurance of CHF 5 million against fraud and hacking.
Is there a minimum amount to exchange currencies?
No, there is no minimum amount required for a one-off transaction. You only pay when you exchange: no fixed fees, no subscriptions.
What other currencies can I convert?
b-sharpe offers more than 23 currencies, covering the essential needs in Europe, North America and Asia: CHF, EUR, USD, GBP, AED, JPY, CAD, MAD and many others.
How do I create a b-sharpe account?
Registration is free, with no commitment, and you only pay when you carry out a currency exchange transaction. For individuals, the process is carried out entirely online in less than 10 minutes. For businesses, you complete your information in 2 minutes, and an account manager will contact you within 24 hours.