Swiss Franc to Lek (CHF/ALL) Exchange Rate Today

CHF/ALL exchange rate

Buy

96.13

Sell

98.05

Updated every 15 minutes. The home page shows what each bank and exchange office is paying right now.

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About the Swiss franc–lek rate

The Swiss franc (CHF) reaches Albania mainly through the Albanian-speaking diaspora in Switzerland, one of the largest in Europe. It is also a classic safe-haven currency, which is why it tends to rise when markets are nervous.

What moves the CHF/ALL rate

Swiss National Bank policy
The franc’s rate against the euro
Remittances from Switzerland
Safe-haven demand in times of market stress

Where to change Swiss francs into lek

Banks

Safest for large amounts and they give you paperwork, but the margin is usually wider and opening hours shorter.

BKT — Banka Kombëtare Tregtare
Raiffeisen Bank
Credins Bank
OTP Bank

Exchange offices

Usually the best rates, no commission, and quick. Look for the sign “Këmbim Valutor”.

Iliria98 — the largest network
Offices around city centres and markets
Tirana airport — convenient, weaker rates
Coastal and tourist towns

Swiss Franc to Lek: common questions

How many lek is 1 Swiss franc today?

The rate moves through the day. The figures at the top of this page are the current average buy and sell rates across the sources we track, refreshed every 15 minutes; the home page shows what each bank and exchange office pays for francs right now.

Can I exchange Swiss francs in Albania?

Yes. Banks and most exchange offices buy francs, though the margin is usually wider than for euros. Compare before you change a large amount.

Why is the franc so strong?

Switzerland combines low inflation, a large trade surplus and a reputation for stability, so investors buy francs when they want safety. That demand keeps the currency strong against most others, the lek included.