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Priority events access
Expat Card Membership

Membership That Pays You Back in Savings, Access, and Support

Choose the right membership path for your Swiss move: stay connected for free, unlock partner savings with the Expat Card, or go higher-touch with Plus.

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Community Member

Free access to basic community features

Start free
Free
per year
Partner savings
Community only
Support level
Basic
  • 👥
    Community Access
    Join FB groups and WhatsApp
  • 📅
    Event Listings
    Browse all events
  • 📖
    Blog Access
    Read all guides and articles
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Expat Card

Premium membership with exclusive discounts

Most Popular
CHF 50
per year

From CHF 4/month in value terms

Partner savings
6+ deals
Support level
Priority
  • ✅
    All Community Features
    Everything in free tier
  • 💰
    Exclusive Discounts
    15-30% off partner services
  • 🎟️
    Priority Event Access
    Early booking for popular events
  • 🔗
    Member Directory
    Connect with other members
  • 📧
    Monthly Newsletter
    Insider tips and deals
Savings snapshot
Includes 15% off with SwissPlumb Pro plus additional member-only perks.
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Expat Card Plus

Premium + language learning and concierge

Upgrade
CHF 150
per year

From CHF 13/month in value terms

Partner savings
3+ deals
Support level
High-touch
  • ✅
    All Expat Card Features
    Everything in Expat Card
  • 🎓
    Language Course Access
    Basic German/French course
  • 📞
    Concierge Support
    Priority email/phone support
  • 🍽️
    2 Free Expat Tables
    Complimentary dinner events
  • 🎁
    Partner Perks
    Exclusive deals and offers
Savings snapshot
Includes 20-40% off with All Expat Card Partners plus additional member-only perks.
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See Where the Value Shows Up Fastest

These are the kinds of discounts and priority perks that turn the paid tiers from a nice-to-have into a net-positive membership.

SwissPlumb Pro
Plumbing
15% OFF
All services
Included with Expat Card
CleanExpat Services
Cleaning
20% OFF
Regular bookings
Included with Expat Card
Expat Movers
Moving
10% OFF
Full-service moves
Included with Expat Card
Fitness First
Fitness
25% OFF
Monthly membership
Included with Expat Card
English Dentist Zurich
Healthcare
15% OFF
All treatments
Included with Expat Card
TaxFix Switzerland
Tax
30% OFF
Annual filing
Included with Expat Card
All Expat Card Partners
All
20-40% OFF
Enhanced discounts
Included with Expat Card Plus
Co-Working Spaces
Workspace
30% OFF
Day passes
Included with Expat Card Plus
Language Schools
Education
25% OFF
Group classes
Included with Expat Card Plus

Compare the Membership Ladder

Quick view of how each tier changes your access, savings, and support level.

Built for different stages of expat life
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Community accessFullFullFull
Partner discounts-6+3+
Priority eventsBrowse onlyEarly accessEarly + extras
Concierge help-LightPriority
Courses included--Included

Why Join the Expat Card?

💰
Save Money
Average members can recover the annual fee quickly through service discounts and partner offers.
🎟️
Get First Access
Paid tiers improve your odds on the most desirable events, perks, and member-only moments.
🤝
Move With Support
Use the membership as a support layer for your Swiss setup, not just a discount club.

Questions People Ask Before They Upgrade

The common objections are normal. This section makes the value proposition explicit before someone commits.

When does the Expat Card pay for itself?
For most members, one or two service bookings plus a single event priority booking already cover the annual fee.
Do I need the paid tier to use NewHere?
No. The free Community Member tier keeps blog access, event browsing, and community entry points open while paid tiers unlock savings and premium access.
What is the difference between Expat Card and Expat Card Plus?
Expat Card is the discount-and-access tier. Plus adds concierge-style help, course access, and complimentary table experiences for members who want higher-touch support.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. The page is designed so free members can start with community access and upgrade once they want discounts, perks, or concierge help.
Best next move

Start free, then upgrade when the savings become obvious.

The smartest path is usually: join the community, see how often you use the ecosystem, then unlock the Expat Card once you want priority access and real partner savings.

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Trusted perks
Discounts and partners positioned as practical expat value, not generic coupon clutter.
Member access
Move from reading and browsing into direct network effects and higher-trust community access.
Higher-touch support
Use Plus when you want more than perks and need a smoother path through Swiss complexity.
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