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Do people still use cash in Switzerland?

Cash is king: Banknotes and coins are the most popular payment method in Switzerland. The moneyland.ch Swiss payments survey shows that 67 percent of residents consider cash to be completely indispensable, while 96 percent use cash for payments.



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The residents of Switzerland are paid very high wages compared to other countries, even bordering countries like France or Germany. This is somewhat as a result of the high quality of living. But due to the high wages, Swiss people have more money to spend, which naturally leads to higher prices.

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Taxis usually accept fare payment by credit card, but it's better to ask the driver before you get in. If you don't speak German, have your address written down ready to show the driver. It's not common to tip taxi drivers in Switzerland, but you can round up the bill if you're happy with the service.

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