As it does each year, the 2026 motorway toll sticker went on sale on Monday December 1st, at the same price as before – 40 francs. But there are ways for you to pay less.
Forty francs is the official government price for the paper and digital version of the vignette.
However, by buying these stickers in bulk, two retailers in Switzerland sell them to their customers for much less – but only under certain conditions.
How much less can you buy the vignette for – and what should you do to qualify for the lower price? (Spoiler alert: you will have to hurry to benefit from these deals, as they are time-sensitive),
Let’s look at which retailers have special discounts and under what conditions:
Lidl – the best deal around – for some customers
If you hurry up and buy the vignette today, December 1st , you will pay 19.90 francs, but only with a minimum purchase of 70 francs and exclusively for users of the Lidl Plus app.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, it will cost 23,90 francs – still a good deal.
“We are offering the lowest price ever in retail,” said spokesperson Nicole Graf.
Those who are not app users can still save – the sticker will cost 29.90 francs
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Aldi: a 40-percent discount
A vignette costs 24 francs at the discounter, provided that – here too – you spend at least 70 francs.
This offer is valid until December 3rd.
However, certain products are excluded from the minimum purchase requirement, such as alcohol, tobacco, online items, phone cards, and taxed garbage bags.
One advantage over Lidl’s offer is that Aldi’s customers are not reuired to have the store’s app to benefit from the lower price.
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Is this practice legal though?
Yes, since both retailers buy the vignettes from the official source at a full price.
However, you have to be careful not to overpay.
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) is warning motorists that various unauthorised outlets are trying to sell the electronic vignette for a higher price.
For instance, among websites that sell the vignette for a higher price is one based in the Netherlands, which sells it for €52.95 — that is, about 50 francs.
This online shop is not fake — it buys legitimate e-vignettes from the official site and then re-sells them for a higher price.
While not exactly illegal, this is, nevertheless, a rip-off, especially for unsuspecting tourists who may fall into the trap.
As a reminder…
Your car(s) should have the vignette if you use any of these Swiss motorways:
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If you don’t, and are caught, you will be slapped with a 200-franc fine.
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