Swiss franc Symbol (CHF)
CHF is the symbol for the Swiss franc, currency code CHF. Click it below to copy it, then paste it into your invoice, spreadsheet, price list or message.
The Swiss franc is used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Its subunit is the rappen or centime.
Usually written as the code CHF, sometimes Fr. or SFr.
Swiss franc symbol codes
| Detail | Value | Notes | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | CHF | The Swiss franc sign | |
| ISO 4217 code | CHF | Use this in accounting systems and APIs | |
| Characters | C + H + F | Written as ordinary letters, no special character needed | |
| Where it goes | CHF100 | The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: CHF1,250.00. |
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Other currency symbols
See the full list on the currency symbols page.
How to type the Swiss franc symbol
CHF is written with ordinary keyboard characters (C, H, F), so no special code is needed. Type it exactly as shown.
On a phone, the letters are on the standard keyboard, so nothing extra is required.
In HTML, write the characters directly. In a UTF-8 document you can simply paste CHF into the source and it will display correctly.
- Copy button above: fastest option on any device.
- Type the letters directly.
- Word: type it directly.
- Mac: Character Viewer with CTRL + CMD + SPACE.
Formatting CHF amounts correctly
The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: CHF1,250.00.
Thousands separators and decimal marks change by country as well. Getting the symbol right and the separators wrong still looks wrong, so check both when you are writing for an audience in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
In a spreadsheet, do not type the symbol into the cell. Format the cell as currency and pick CHF instead, so the value stays a number you can calculate with.
Using CHF in Excel and Google Sheets
In Excel, select the cells, press CTRL + 1, choose Currency or Accounting, then pick the Swiss franc from the symbol list. Accounting format lines the symbols up down the column, which is what you want on an invoice.
In Google Sheets, use Format, then Number, then Custom currency, and search for CHF. Sheets keeps the cell numeric, so SUM and other formulas keep working.
Why CHF sometimes shows as a box
A box, a question mark or two odd letters means the font or the encoding is at fault, not the character. Make sure the document is saved as UTF-8 and use a font with wide coverage such as Arial, Segoe UI, Noto Sans or Helvetica.
Because this symbol is made of ordinary letters, it displays everywhere, which is one reason it is written that way.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Swiss franc symbol?
Click the large CHF at the top of this page. It goes straight to your clipboard, then press CTRL + V (CMD + V on a Mac) to paste it.
What is the currency code for the Swiss franc?
CHF. That is its ISO 4217 code, and it is what banks, payment systems and APIs expect.
Does CHF go before or after the number?
The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: CHF1,250.00.
Can I use CHF in a filename or a URL?
Avoid it. Currency symbols are legal in many filenames but they are percent-encoded in URLs and can break older systems. Use the CHF code instead.