The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO published this brochure, as a contribute to greater transparency among the various operators and services on the Swiss market. In addition, in promoting private sector development in transition and developing countries, it is helping to create attractive savings and investment opportunities on site. This encourages recipients to use the money not only for spending but also, and increasingly, for productive investments, thereby contributing to growth and job creation in their own country.

In addition to specific details on money transfer operators in Switzerland, including their services and prices, this brochure also provides general information on money transfers and financial services. This will help users of such services to overcome knowledge barriers and make it easier for them to access financial services.