Guides

Welcome on ibani's blog! We make guides and articles with useful information for expats and cross-border workers about life, work and banking in Switzerland, and of course about currency exchange and money transfers.

Top Job Opportunities in Switzerland in 2025

Top Job Opportunities in Switzerland in 2025

Explore in-demand professions, key industries, and strategies to grow your career.

Moving to Switzerland: A Complete Guide?

Moving to Switzerland: A Complete Guide

Thinking of moving to Switzerland? Learn all about the key steps, from finding accommodation to handling finances, in our complete guide.

How to transfer your swiss salary?

How to transfer your swiss salary?

Discover simple solutions to avoid hidden fees and optimize your currency exchange.

How to calculate an exchange rate?

How to calculate an exchange rate?

Learn how to calculate exchange rates simply and accurately to avoid high fees on your international transactions.

How to invest in Switzerland

How to invest in Switzerland?

Discover how and why to invest in Switzerland, the best investments, and tips for beginners.

How to change currencies online

How to change currencies online?

Discover how to change your currencies online quickly and easily without using your bank.

Forecast: How will the swiss franc to euro exchange rate evolve for the end of 2024?

Forecast: How will the swiss franc to euro exchange rate evolve for the end of 2024?

Analysis, trends, and tips to anticipate and monitor the EUR/CHF exchange rate.

Swiss Pension System: 2nd Pillar (OP)

Swiss Pension System: 2nd Pillar (OP)

Learn about Switzerland’s 2nd pillar (OP): benefits, workings, and withdrawal options. A complete guide to secure your retirement.

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights?

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights?

You are working in Switzerland and your employer just put an end to your contract? Know your rights and what to do to get unemployment benefits.

OASI, the Swiss old age and survivor insurance

OASI, the Swiss old age and survivor insurance

What is the OASI? Discover in this guide the goals and the workings of the first pillar of the Swiss retirement and pension fund system.

The three pillars system

The three pillars system

Discover in this guide the Swiss retirement system and its three-pillar model including contributions to private and professional pension funds.

Work permits in Switzerland

Work permits in Switzerland

This guide presents Switzerland's several work permit categories for foreign workers, including the G permit for cross-border workers.

Finding a job in Switzerland

Finding a job in Switzerland

Looking for a job in Switzerland? Discover in this guide the main places where you can find quality job offers in Geneva and in Romandy area.

Public transports in Geneva

Public transports in Geneva

Just moved in the Geneva region? With this guide, find the most convenient transport for you to commute between your home and work in Geneva.

Opening a Swiss bank account

Are you a cross-border worker or a resident looking to open a Swiss bank account? Discover our comprehensive guide.

CHF-EUR currency exchange guide

CHF-EUR currency exchange guide

Get the best CHF-EUR exchange rate of the moment with our comparison of the currency exchange providers available in Switzerland.

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