exchangecrypto.ch is an independent information resource on cryptocurrencies in Switzerland. We explain how to buy, store, sell and declare bitcoin and other coins when you live here: in Swiss francs, through Swiss payment rails and under Swiss law. Most English-language crypto guides are written for the US or the UK and treat Switzerland as a footnote. We start from the other end – with a Swiss IBAN, a cantonal tax return and a FINMA register.
What we cover
We begin with practical questions. Which exchanges, brokers and crypto apps accept customers resident in Switzerland? How do you fund an account – by transfer from a Swiss IBAN via Swiss Interbank Clearing: the Swiss banks' payment system for franc transfers, operated by SIX on behalf of the Swiss National Bank. (bank transfer), through PostFinance, by card, or with TWINT where that is possible at all? And what options exist without an app, for example at an SBB ticket machine or a bitcoin ATM?
Then there are wallets and custody, large amounts traded Over the counter: trading outside the public order book, usually for large amounts at an individually agreed price. (OTC desks), crypto tax including wealth tax and the annual return, and FINMA regulation. Our regions section shows what actually exists in individual cities and cantons: cantonal banks offering crypto, taxes payable in bitcoin, community meetups.
How we work
Official sources come first. For licences we check FINMA's list of authorised institutions and the member registers of the self-regulatory organisations; for tax, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV/AFC) and the cantonal tax offices; for exchange-traded products, SIX. Fees come from the providers' own price lists and terms, not from third-party marketing copy.
Anything we cannot verify is labelled. If a number only exists second-hand – older counts of crypto ATMs, for example – we say so. If we could not confirm something despite researching it, we write exactly that rather than guessing. When providers change their terms or authorities change their practice, we update the affected pages. Our methodology explains in detail how we compare providers.
Who we write for
For beginners who want to swap a few hundred francs into bitcoin for the first time and need to know what to watch out for. For experienced users comparing The gap between the buy and sell price. It comes on top of the stated fee and is often the less visible part of the cost., custody models and tax documents. For people who have lived in Switzerland all their lives, and for expats still working out how the Swiss system fits together.
That is why every page appears in English, German, French and Italian. The versions are not translated word for word: the French one speaks to Romandy, the Italian one to Ticino, and the English one to international readers living in Switzerland.
Editorial principles
- No investment advice: we explain options and costs, but we do not tell you to buy or sell.
- No price predictions and no promises of returns.
- Concrete facts instead of marketing words: “CHF deposits via SIC at no charge” rather than “cheap”.
- Official sources linked, unconfirmed information flagged as such.
- Risks stated plainly: cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and you can lose everything you put in.
If you are unsure about a tax or investment decision, it is worth consulting a professional, such as a tax adviser or fiduciary. Our pages do not replace that advice, but they help you ask the right questions.
Spotted a mistake?
Fees change, offers disappear and new Swiss providers launch. If you find an error or an outdated detail, write to us via the contact page. Tips from readers are one of the most valuable ways we keep this site accurate.
