Can you use euros in Basel Switzerland?

Answer 1

The Swiss have their own currency but I would not be surprised if you can spend Euros in hotels but you might not get a fair exchange rate. You had better ask in advance however. Of course you can use your Visa card most places and use an ATM to get Swiss francs.

Most large shops (including supermarkets) and restaurants accept Euros in Basel.

Even some street vendors accept Euros. This is because Basel is close to the border and receives a large number of shoppers, commuters and other day-trippers from France and Germany. The shops only accept Euro notes (no coins) and give change in Swiss Franks.

The exchange rate you get will be less than that for a credit card or at a bank cash machine. If you are staying in Switzerland for more than a few hours it is better to get some Swiss Franks.

Answer 2

no

Answer 2

The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss frank (or franc), divided into 100 Rappen (or centimes).

Basel is a border city, and the Euro is accepted in many places in Basel, but not all.

In general if you pay by Euros, you will be given change in Franks, and you will get an inferior exchange rate to that in banks or cash machines.

The Euro is accepted by both BVB (Basel Transport) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), all their ticket machines are programmed to accept either Franks or Euros.

The two major supermarket chains, Cooperative and Migros, both accept Euros and the exchange rate is programmed into their tills.

Other than that, it depends where you are. It is best to check before trying to pay in Euros.