Welcome to Taler!
The Taler Wallet app functions as a digital wallet. Once installed, the “Withdraw” feature allows you to transfer digital cash from your bank account to your wallet. However, please note the standard processing times for bank transfers in Switzerland. With the Taler Wallet app, you can pay as usual via QR code or NFC.
Important legal notice: Taler Operations AG operates the Taler payment system in Switzerland. Taler Operations is not supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Escrowed customer assets are not subject to deposit insurance but held in a segregated bank account.
Prerequisites
Here is what you need to get started paying with Taler:
- Swiss bank account with an IBAN beginning with "CH"
- Mobile phone number with "+41" to receive P2P payments
3 steps to get started with Taler:
1. Install the wallet
Download Taler wallet for Android 2. Withdraw digital cash
Tap on "Withdraw CHF", enter an amount and confirm
3. Pay
Scan a QR code or use NFC and confirm the payment
1. Install the wallet
Download Taler wallet for iOS 2. Withdraw digital cash
Tap on "Withdraw CHF", enter an amount and confirm
3. Pay
Scan a QR code or use NFC and confirm the payment
Here you can pay in person with eCHF using Taler:
Please contact us to be added to the map!Frequently Asked Questions
A regular wallet and your Taler Wallet app have a lot in common. For example, you can only spend money that you’ve previously withdrawn from your account. You can find more answers to your questions here in our FAQs: