Swiss Franc
CHFPrimary country: Switzerland
Symbol
CHF
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
756
Formatting Example
CHF 1'234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'CHF'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "CHF 1'234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: CHF
// Numeric code: 756
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland, identified by the ISO 4217 code "CHF" and numeric code 756. Its symbol is CHF, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., CHF 1'234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in CHF with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for CHF) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for CHF.