matetaler.ch - CoSin 2026
GNU Taler at CoSin 2026
GNU Taler will be accepted as a mean of payment at CoSin 2026. The
currency is CHF , and transactions will be processed through
the Exchange der Taler
Operations AG . Therefore, their conditions apply.
Important
You must transfer funds to the wallet a few days before the event. The
transaction must be made from a Swiss bank account with an IBAN
beginning with "CH". Based on past experience, it takes two business
nights for the funds to appear in the wallet.
Detailed instructions for the wallet and the process of linking it to
your bank account:
Questions and Answers
Will cash still be accepted as a mean of payment?
Yes, GNU Taler is just an additional form of payment.
Is it possible to transfer EUR to the Wallet?
No, it only works with CHF .
Is it possible to transfer CHF to the wallet from an EU
bank account?
No, transfers can only be made from a Swiss bank account with an IBAN
beginning with "CH".
Is it possible to exchange cash for Taler at the event?
No, the transfer to the wallet must be made a few nights before the
event.
When is the latest the transfer must be made?
If the transfer is made by Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. CEST, the amount
should appear in the wallet by Friday.
What happens to the balance in the wallet after the event?
The CHF balance can be transferred back from the wallet to the linked
bank account.
I still have questions, where can I ask them?
The best place is the #cosin-allgemein
Matrix Channel.