Exchange · Rive · Geneva

Currency exchange at Rive,
Geneva.

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At Rive, the Helvetica Exchange counter is at 19 rue Pierre-Fatio, 1204 Geneva — between Place des Eaux-Vives and the lake, a few minutes on foot from the Rues-Basses shopping streets and Place du Port. TPG tram and bus stop "Rive", Rive and Eaux-Vives car parks nearby. More than 70 currencies over the counter, physical gold and silver, rates posted continuously and reservable for 3 hours, Monday to Saturday.

Counter hours — Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva
Monday – Friday08:30 – 18:30
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed

Getting to Rive.

The district hosts several bureaux de change: compare before you choose, then walk in without an appointment.

Address
Rue Pierre-Fatio 19
1204 Geneva · Switzerland
Transport
"Rive" stop — TPG trams and buses
Cornavin station 10 minutes away
Parking
Rive and Eaux-Vives car parks
a few minutes on foot
Landmarks
Place du Port · Rues-Basses
Jet d'eau · Jardin anglais
Directions → Compare rates →

What you find at the counter.

A private counter, live rates, physical gold and silver — one doorstep.

70+

Currencies over the counter

Euros, dollars, pounds, yen, dirhams… and rarer currencies on order within 24 to 72 hours.

3 h

Rate reserved

Reserve online or by phone, come within three hours: the rate waits for you.

999.9

Gold and silver

Investment bars and coins at the day's price, buy-back at the counter.

Frequently asked questions.

Where exactly is the bureau de change at Rive?
Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva, in the Rive district (Eaux-Vives), a few minutes on foot from the lake and the Rues-Basses. The TPG "Rive" stop is the closest.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 08:30–18:30, Saturday 09:00–17:00. Closed on Sunday.
Do I need an appointment?
Not for everyday operations. For a large amount, specific denominations or a precious-metals operation, a 3-hour reservation or a private-lounge appointment makes your visit easier.
Can I park at Rive?
Yes: the Rive and Eaux-Vives car parks are a few minutes on foot. By tram or bus, get off at the Rive stop.
Is Rive the right district to exchange money?
Rive hosts several bureaux de change: that is precisely why we publish a live rate checker — our rate against the interbank rate, our margin in plain figures, and the rate you were quoted elsewhere set beside it.

See also.

Compare rates → The bureau de change → Today's rates → Gold & metals → Contact →

Helvetica Exchange — the retail brand of Helvetica Financial SA (CHE-187.888.593), bureau de change and precious-metals counter in the heart of Geneva, Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district). Over-the-counter exchange of more than 70 currencies at rates posted continuously, purchase and sale of physical gold and silver (certified bars and coins). 3-hour rate reservation during opening hours. Member of a Swiss self-regulatory organisation (OAR) — AMLA/LBA compliant. Tel. +41 22 300 31 32 · Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30, Sat 09:00–17:00.

A house founded in 2025, built on its founder's experience in currency exchange and precious metals since 2005: discretion, service and expertise at the counter.

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