Rates applied today
Cost in CHF per unit of foreign currency when paying or converting with Basler Kantonalbank, against the market reference.
| Operation | Currency | 1 × in CHF | vs reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer | USD | 0.8204 | +2.00% | fresh |
| Transfer | EUR | 0.9552 | +2.00% | fresh |
| Transfer | GBP | 1.1142 | +2.00% | fresh |
Published card fee
By published card fee, Basler Kantonalbank ranks #8 of 17 banks open to new customers that we track in Switzerland today.
neon publishes the lowest card fee in Switzerland today: 0.35% (vs Basler Kantonalbank's 1.5%). See its page →
Where these numbers come from
Card: the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Transfers: no published data.
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Frequently asked questions
What exchange rate does Basler Kantonalbank use?
Basler Kantonalbank prices card payments via the ECB reference rate plus the bank's published margin. Rates on this page are indicative, derived from published data, and regenerate daily.
What does Basler Kantonalbank charge for card payments abroad?
Basler Kantonalbank publishes a 1.5% foreign-transaction fee on card payments, verified 2026-07-23.
Is there a cheaper bank than Basler Kantonalbank in Switzerland?
Yes — as of today, neon publishes the lowest card fee (0.35%) among banks open to new customers that we track in Switzerland.
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