CHF: Swiss Franc
National currency of Albania managed and regulated by the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë).
Real-time wholesale mid-market rate with zero markup. Compare baseline interbank pricing against Albanian exchange bureau spreads and bank transfer fees.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Reference tables for common transfer and banknote amounts based on the interbank exchange rate.
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | Albanian Lek (ALL) |
|---|---|
| 1 CHF | 98.67 ALL |
| 5 CHF | 493.35 ALL |
| 10 CHF | 986.70 ALL |
| 25 CHF | 2,466.75 ALL |
| 50 CHF | 4,933.49 ALL |
| 100 CHF | 9,866.98 ALL |
| 200 CHF | 19,733.96 ALL |
| 250 CHF | 24,667.45 ALL |
| 500 CHF | 49,334.90 ALL |
| 1,000 CHF | 98,669.81 ALL |
| 2,500 CHF | 246,674.52 ALL |
| 5,000 CHF | 493,349.03 ALL |
| 10,000 CHF | 986,698.07 ALL |
| Albanian Lek (ALL) | Swiss Franc (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 1 ALL | 0.01 CHF |
| 5 ALL | 0.05 CHF |
| 10 ALL | 0.10 CHF |
| 25 ALL | 0.25 CHF |
| 50 ALL | 0.51 CHF |
| 100 ALL | 1.01 CHF |
| 200 ALL | 2.03 CHF |
| 250 ALL | 2.53 CHF |
| 500 ALL | 5.07 CHF |
| 1,000 ALL | 10.13 CHF |
| 2,500 ALL | 25.34 CHF |
| 5,000 ALL | 50.67 CHF |
| 10,000 ALL | 101.35 CHF |
Sample transfer simulation for 10,000 CHF
| Provider / Channel | Exchange Rate (CHF/ALL) | Estimated FX Spread | Recipient Gets (for 10,000 CHF) | Difference vs Mid-Market |
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LocalExchangeRates (Baseline)
Pure Mid-Market Interbank Wholesale Rate
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98.6698 | 0.00% (Zero Markup) | 986,698.07 ALL | Benchmark |
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Licensed Exchange Offices (Tirana)
Authorized street exchange booths (Zyra Këmbimi Valutor)
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97.9298 | ~0.75% Retail Spread | 979,297.83 ALL | -7,400.24 ALL |
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Money Transfer Operators (Remittance)
Western Union / MoneyGram agent locations across Albania
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97.2884 | ~1.40% Transfer Spread | 972,884.29 ALL | -13,813.77 ALL |
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Commercial Bank Wire (SWIFT)
BKT / Raiffeisen / Credins / Intesa Sanpaolo Albania
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95.6110 | ~3.10% + Wire Fees | 956,110.43 ALL | -30,587.64 ALL |
Searches for 1 CHF to ALL, convert CHF to ALL, and CHF ALL rate refer to the same interbank calculation: the amount of Albanian Lek received per Swiss Franc. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 CHF = 98.6698 ALL (inverse: 1 ALL = 0.0101 CHF), key considerations for individuals and remitters include:
Monetary specifications and regulatory details for Swiss Franc and Albanian Lek.
National currency of Albania managed and regulated by the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë).
Official monetary unit of Switzerland, Liechtenstein overseen by Bank of Albania (BoA).
When converting between Swiss Franc (CHF) and Albanian Lek (ALL), understanding the local financial market ensures you obtain competitive rates without excessive spreads. In Albania, cash exchange is widespread and highly competitive across licensed foreign exchange bureaus (Zyra Këmbimi Valutor) located throughout Tirana and major coastal destinations.
The Albanian Lek circulates in banknote denominations of 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 ALL. When converting foreign cash into ALL, check that notes are in good condition without significant tears or defacements, as street booths and bank cashiers require clean banknotes for processing.
Under Albanian customs legislation and Bank of Albania guidelines, travelers entering or departing Albania via Tirana International Airport (TIA - Nënë Tereza) carrying physical currency or monetary instruments valued at 1,000,000 ALL or more (or the foreign equivalent of €10,000) must declare the funds on an official customs declaration form.
Common questions about CHF to ALL conversion, market spreads, and remittance guidelines in Albania.
At today's interbank rate (1 CHF = 98.6698 ALL), 10,000 CHF converts to approximately 986,698.07 ALL (inverse: 1 ALL = 0.0101 CHF). Licensed exchange bureaus typically charge a competitive retail spread between 0.5% and 1.5%.
Yes. Licensed exchange bureaus (Zyra Këmbimi Valutor) across Tirana (around Skanderbeg Square, Rruga e Durrësit, and Myslym Shyri) routinely handle major international and regional currencies with narrow spreads.
The cross rate is established by international foreign exchange markets, benchmark rate fixings published by the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë), and policy indicators from Swiss National Bank (SNB).
Travelers entering or leaving Albania carrying 1,000,000 ALL or more in cash (or foreign currency equivalent exceeding €10,000) are legally required to file a customs declaration at border checkpoints or Tirana International Airport.
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