International payment transactions and foreign currencies

PostFinance offers you many options for processing your company’s international payment transactions quickly and securely. Hedge against currency risks with foreign exchange transactions and use price fluctuations to your own advantage.

Giro international

Transfer money easily to any account worldwide
SEPA transfers free of charge in e-finance
Credited to the recipient quickly

Giro international

Cash international

Transfer cash abroad simply and securely
To over 80 countries worldwide
Payment/delivery within 5 to 8 working days

Cash international

Incoming payments from abroad

Credited within one working day for SEPA payments
No deductions or fees
Incoming payments in CHF or foreign currencies

Incoming payments from abroad

Details (Incoming payments from abroad)

Foreign currency

Banknotes in around 70 foreign currencies
Delivery to your home or workplace
Cash for the first few days of your holiday

Foreign currency

Foreign exchange trading

Compare foreign exchange transactions

Spot foreign currency transaction

Immediate sale or purchase
Free foreign currency purchase and sale
In 9 foreign currencies

Spot foreign currency transaction

Foreign exchange forward contract

Buy or sell at a future date
Binding amounts and rates are agreed in advance
Ideal for risk management

Foreign exchange forward contract

Forex swap transaction

A cross between a spot transaction and a foreign exchange forward contract
Free purchase and sale of foreign currencies
In 9 foreign currencies

Forex swap transaction

Facts and tools

Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)

For EUR payments to 34 countries in Europe
Giro international SEPA and SEPA Direct Debit
Free of charge in e-finance

Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)

Details (Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA))

Tips for SMEs in foreign trade

Study on the internationalization of Swiss SMEs