Do I need cash CHF for a weekend in Zurich?
I'm going to Zurich for a weekend and planning to go to one or two restaurants, buy basic groceries in a supermarket and possible do a little bit of downtown shopping, but not extravagant stuff. I will also need to pay for local public transport tickets, including travel from the airport to downtown and back.
Can I get by with my German Maestro Card, a credit card and Euros, or should I carry cash CHF with me?
When paying with EUR, which I'm sure will work in some places, do I get change in CHF?
Best Answer
You should be able to get by with a credit card. That being said, it is always a good idea to have some local currency on hand for emergency use.
See here for more details directly from the Swiss tourism website. It does mention taxis, specifically, as requiring cash.
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