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Money, cards and tipping in Liechtenstein
CHFFranc
Money in Liechtenstein
Cards almost everywhere The Swiss franc is the currency and cards work almost everywhere; euros are often accepted, at poor exchange rates. US$1 ≈ CHF0.83 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Service is included; rounding up or a few francs for good service is plenty.
- ATMs: ATMs in Vaduz and Schaan dispense francs; decline the machine's currency conversion.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted; TWINT needs a Swiss or Liechtenstein bank account.
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vaduz | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and contactless almost everywhere; carry francs for small cafés and market stalls. Euros are sometimes accepted at poor rates. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Liechtenstein?
Service is included; rounding up or a few francs for good service is plenty.
Is Liechtenstein cashless?
Cards almost everywhere. The Swiss franc is the currency and cards work almost everywhere; euros are often accepted, at poor exchange rates.
What currency does Liechtenstein use?
The Franc (CHF). US$1 ≈ CHF0.83 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- Liechtenstein National Administration
- LIEmobil
- Liechtenstein Marketing
- Landesspital Liechtenstein
- World Bank open data
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