Swiss Franc (CHF) to Pound Sterling (GBP) converter
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of the swiss franc / pound sterling exchange rate
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Rates shown for information only. Sources: European Central Bank daily reference rates (via Frankfurter) and CurrencyLayer.
- Over one year
- − 1.8 %
- Over 3 months
- − 1.8 %
- Over 30 days
- + 0.6 %
Where the rate sits over one year
0.91640
One-year low 0.90170 One-year high 0.96309
Figures computed on 04.10.2026 from European Central Bank reference rates.
The technical picture
of the CHF / GBP rate
Over twelve months, the CHF / GBP rate has given up 1.8 %. It currently sits in the lower part of that range.
The CHF / GBP rate has held steady over the past thirty days. The move stays contained: no direction has taken hold in the short term.
The franc advances against the pound sterling
The pound sterling had a difficult week on the foreign exchange markets, weighed down by monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England. While the dollar fell on Thursday against almost all G10 currencies, the British currency was a notable exception, suffering sharp sell-offs. At the same time, the Swiss franc remained broadly stable against the euro, managing to take advantage of the British currency’s retreat.
The Bank of England weakens the pound
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 3,75 % by a 6-to-3 vote. While the institution delivered a firmer message on inflation, it particularly surprised investors by unveiling a multi-year balance sheet reduction plan and a pause in its active gilt sales until April 2027. This decision, perceived as dovish by the market, triggered a drop in the British currency.
For its part, the Swiss franc lost ground only against the US dollar, which benefited from a Federal Reserve rate hike that pushed USD/CHF up 0,72 % over the week to 0,8220. This relative firmness of the Swiss currency allows it to gain the upper hand against a weakened pound sterling.
Written from the weekly analysis by Jean-Marc Sabet, published on 20.09.2026. Read it in full: Fed, BoJ, pétrole : une semaine à haute tension pour les devises.
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Two European currencies
outside the euro
Two refusals, for opposite reasons
The franc and the pound share a peculiarity: they are two major European currencies that stayed out of the single currency. The paths that took them there have nothing in common. Switzerland never had to choose, not being a member of the Union. The United Kingdom did choose. Twice.
The first time by accident. On 16 September 1992, the Bank of England raised its policy rate from 10 to 12 and then 15 per cent in a single day to keep the pound inside the European exchange rate mechanism. It failed before the evening and left the mechanism. That “Black Wednesday” cost several billion pounds and durably cooled the idea of a monetary peg in London.
The second time by treaty: at Maastricht the United Kingdom obtained an opt-out clause exempting it from adopting the euro. Twenty-four years later, the 2016 referendum made the question moot.
What that changes for the rate
These two forms of independence are not equivalent on the market. The pound remains correlated with the euro area, its first trading partner: it follows its cycles while reacting to its own rates. The franc does the opposite. It decorrelates precisely when the area is doing badly, because that is when people take shelter in it.
GBP/CHF is for that reason one of the pairs that reveal the European mood most clearly: it widens when worry rises, it tightens when worry falls back.
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Frequently asked questions about CHF / GBP exchange
The CHF / GBP converter
6 questionsWhat is the b-sharpe CHF / GBP currency converter for?
The b-sharpe CHF / GBP 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 CHF to GBP at the best rate, visit change your currency
How do I use the b-sharpe CHF / GBP currency converter?
Enter your amount in CHF, choose GBP 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 CHF / GBP rate updated in real time?
Yes, the CHF / GBP 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 CHF / GBP 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 CHF / GBP 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 CHF / GBP 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 swiss franc to pound sterling, 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 swiss franc 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 CHF / GBP 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.
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