The beauty of this game is the choice that it offers. You can switch cards, but you don’t have to. Ultimately the decision is in your hands.
If there is potential for at least one strong hand to be created in doing so, it can be helpful to swap the second cards dealt. Even better if the swap makes both your hands better. In so doing, this can sometimes increase the probability of beating the dealer with at least one of your two hands.
To get a sense of when it’s considered worthwhile by the pros, take a look back at our Blackjack Switch tips and tricks above, where we outline constellations in which swapping can be worthwhile.