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You can open a Swiss bank account in person or by correspondence. Complete the due diligence questionnaire and application below. Print out the letter that follows. The letter contains pertinent information concerning the documentary requirements and account opening process. There is also a FAQ addressing important issues in connection with Swiss bank accounts. Please note that Swiss banks follow a strict set of rules and procedures when opening a new account in compliance with Federal and State laws: |
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Swiss Bank Account Type |
One-time |
Online |
Minimum |
Mail |
Internet |
Open by |
Investment |
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Swiss Postal account |
CHF 800 |
No |
info |
No |
- |
yes |
Limited |
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Classic account |
CHF 750*¹ |
No |
CHF 5'000 |
yes |
possible |
yes |
yes |
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Personal account |
CHF 850*¹ |
No |
info |
yes |
possible |
yes |
yes |
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Kantonalbank account |
CHF 1000*¹ |
yes |
CHF 20'000 |
yes |
possible |
yes |
yes |
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Premium account |
CHF 1100*¹ |
yes |
CHF 50'000 |
yes |
possible |
yes |
yes |
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The Numbered account |
CHF 1500*¹ |
yes |
CHF100'000 |
yes |
a 'no-no' |
yes |
yes |
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Swiss Forex account |
- |
yes |
info |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes | ||||
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Credit-debit cards |
- | - | info | yes | - | yes | - | ||||
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*¹The setup fee is waived provided the accountholder utilizes the services and trading platform of our Swiss Forex broker or by employing the discretionary account management services of the registered Swiss Investment Management Company for six consecutive months. |
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