Vehicle registration plate code for
Switzerland
CH
EEA / EFTA·ISO CH
Example plate
CH
ZH 123456
Typical format: ZH 123456. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Switzerland is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "CH".
Code
CH
ISO-2
CH
Group
EEA / EFTA
EU band
No
Other countries in EEA / EFTA
FAQ — Switzerland
What does "CH" mean on a number plate?
"CH" is the international distinguishing sign of Switzerland — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Switzerland is CH.
What does a Switzerland number plate look like?
The typical format is "ZH 123456" — for example "ZH 123456". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Switzerland use the blue EU band?
No. Switzerland does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "CH" instead.
Anything special about Switzerland plates?
Begins with the two-letter canton abbreviation (e.g. ZH = Zürich).