Raiffeisen Mastercard Silver
Raiffeisen
Overall Rating
Annual fee
CHF 96
Network
Mastercard
Rewards Type
No rewards
Also good for
Our Take on Raiffeisen Mastercard Silver
CHF 96 with 1.5% FX fee (better than most). First year free for Raiffeisen members.
The Raiffeisen Mastercard Silver offers standard silver benefits at slightly lower pricing than most cantonal banks. The real differentiator is the 1.5% FX fee (most cards charge 2%). For Raiffeisen members who travel or shop internationally, the savings add up. Also available on the other network: Raiffeisen Visa Silver.
Is CHF 96 Worth It?
For Raiffeisen members, the first year is free, making this a no-brainer to try. CHF 96 annually positions this below most cantonal silver cards (typically CHF 100). The savings are modest but real over the card's lifetime.
CHF 10,000 trip cancellation and CHF 7,500 trip interruption coverage add value. If you'd pay CHF 30-50 for standalone trip insurance, the card cost becomes reasonable. Surprize program integration provides points redemption flexibility.
What Actually Stands Out
The 1.5% FX fee is genuinely competitive. Most silver cards charge 2%. CHF 5,000 annual foreign spending saves CHF 25 compared to standard cards. Combined with the lower annual fee, international spenders get meaningful value.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Garmin Pay all work. Additional cards cost CHF 24 (first year free for members). The Raiffeisen integration provides convenient banking management.
What Most Reviews Miss
No medical coverage abroad. This is a silver card, so the absence isn't surprising, but travelers need separate coverage for medical emergencies. The trip insurance covers cancellation and interruption, not health.
No lounge access. Upgrade to gold for premium features. This card is positioned for basic credit card needs with trip protection, not luxury travel. Our credit card insurance guide compares coverage across all Swiss cards.
The Bottom Line
A solid silver card for Raiffeisen members. The 1.5% FX fee and first-year-free offer make it competitive. If you bank with Raiffeisen and need a basic card with trip insurance, this works well. Compare alternatives in our best credit cards in Switzerland guide. This card is also available on Visa with identical benefits.
Verdict: Good choice for Raiffeisen customers. The lower FX fee differentiates it from competitors.
PROS
- Low foreign exchange fee of 1.5%
- Travel insurance coverage up to CHF 10,000
- Apple Pay compatible
- Contactless payments for convenient transactions
- Surprize program for bonus points
- Travel insurance coverage up to 10,000 Swiss francs for trip cancellations
CONS
- No welcome bonus
- No medical coverage
- No airport lounge access
- No concierge service
Card Details
At a Glance
Annual fee
CHF 96
Rewards rate
-
FX Fee
1.5%
Travel insurance coverage
CHF 10'000
Fees & Costs
Fees & Costs
First year annual fee
CHF 96
Annual fee (after first year)
CHF 96
Foreign exchange fee
1.5%
Cash Withdrawal (Domestic)
4% (min CHF 10)
Cash Withdrawal (International)
5.5% (min CHF 10)
Late Payment Fee
CHF 20
Additional Cards
CHF 24/year (1st year free)
Rewards Program
Rewards Program
Rewards type
No rewards
Base rewards rate
-
Insurance & Protection
Insurance & Protection
Travel insurance coverage
CHF 10'000
Medical insurance coverage
No medical coverage
Purchase protection
No purchase protection
Card Features
Card Features
Card Network
Mastercard
Card Type
Standard
Currency
CHF
Minimum income requirement
No income requirement
Monthly spending limit
CHF 10'000
Airport lounge access
Concierge service
Key Features
- Surprize program for bonus points
- Travel insurance coverage up to 10,000 Swiss francs for trip cancellations
- Contactless payments for convenient transactions
- 24-hour service availability for customer support
- Mobile access for account management
Calculate If This Card Is Worth It for You
= CHF 30'000/year
You Pay
CHF 96
per year
You Get Back
CHF 50
estimated value
Bottom Line
CHF -46
extra cost for perks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'free for members in the first year' actually mean for the supplementary card?
- Raiffeisen members pay CHF 0 for a supplementary card during their first year as cardholder; from year two it's CHF 24. 'Member' means holding a Raiffeisen share, not just being a customer. Non-members pay CHF 24 from day one. The share is a one-time purchase that pays back quickly if you plan to add a partner card.
- How does the Surprize rewards program work on this card?
- 1 Surprize point per franc spent. Points are redeemable in Raiffeisen's Surprize catalog for vouchers, goods, and experiences. The exchange rate varies by redemption (typically around 100 points = CHF 1 in voucher value). Plain in structure; the value depends on whether the catalog has items you'd actually buy.
- Why pick the Mastercard Silver over the Visa Silver?
- Identical fees, identical Surprize earn rate, identical cash withdrawal pricing. Mastercard tends to have slightly better European small-merchant acceptance; Visa is more universally accepted in North America. If you don't have a network preference, pick whichever you don't already carry for network redundancy.
How We Rated This Card
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