Account with a Swiss bank

Your capital deserves the best: open an account in Switzerland without borders and unnecessary travel!

The Swiss banking system is a symbol of maximum reliability, prestige and financial freedom. Today, to become a client of a leading global bank, non-residents no longer need to spend time on flights. Open a personal or investment account remotely while keeping full confidentiality.

Why do successful people choose Swiss banks?

• maximum security: One of the world's most secure systems for protecting funds. Swiss deposits are guaranteed by the state and insured at a high level.
• next-generation investments: You receive favourable interest rates for deposits, access to international markets and individual portfolio-management advice from leading experts.
• VIP service: Exclusive Private Banking services and your personal manager, ready to solve any task 24/7.
• excellent reputation: Worldwide recognition, a very strict level of confidentiality and respect for banking secrecy.

How to open an account online while in Ukraine?

You do not need to visit Switzerland for document processing. The process is fully adapted for your convenience. To confirm identity and successfully open an investment account, an individual only needs to choose one of two convenient formats:

1. Personal meeting with an official representative (banker) in Ukraine.
2. Video call — a fast and safe way to complete online verification from anywhere in the world.

How to open an account in Switzerland?

Swiss banks offer international clients a flexible account system that depends on the purpose of the capital, the citizenship and the tax residence of the owner.

Main types of accounts for international clients

• investment and savings accounts (Private Banking / Wealth Management). This is a key specialisation of the Swiss banking system. Such accounts are intended to preserve and grow large capital. Funds may be managed either by the client (Brokerage) or by professional bank managers (Asset Management).
• current (company and personal) accounts. Used for regular payments, payment for services and receiving income. It is quite difficult for international clients to open only a current account with a traditional Swiss bank — banks often require a minimum balance or an investment portfolio to be opened at the same time.
• accounts for crypto assets and digital currencies. A number of modern Swiss banks, for example Sygnum, AMINA Bank and Dukascopy, offer special accounts for holding and trading cryptocurrencies and for integrating crypto with traditional money.
• multi-currency accounts. They allow you to hold funds and make transactions in dozens of different currencies (CHF, EUR, USD, GBP and others) within one account, reducing conversion costs.
• trust and fund accounts. Opened for legal structures, family offices and trusts for asset protection, inheritance planning and tax optimisation.

Step by step: What does the application process look like?

The entire remote account opening process can be divided into 3 simple stages:

• preliminary review (Pre-approval): We help you choose the optimal bank based on your objectives (capital preservation, active investment, current account) and agree your candidacy with the bank’s compliance department.
• identity verification: You choose a convenient format — online video interview or personal meeting with a banker in Ukraine. During the meeting, the original bank forms are signed.
• account activation: After final document review, the bank issues the account details. You make the first deposit and receive full access to online banking and the services of a personal manager.

What documents need to be prepared?

Swiss banks conduct thorough client checks, so the standard document package includes:

• identity documents: International passport (in some cases, a second document, for example a driving licence).
• proof of residential address: A recent utility bill or bank statement showing your address.
• proof of lawful source of funds (Proof of Funds): This is a key point. Tax returns, documents relating to the sale of real estate or a business, receipt of dividends, or corporate account statements will be required.

What conditions are important to know in advance?

• minimum deposit: For opening a full investment account or an account in the Private Banking segment, Swiss banks usually set a threshold from $100,000 to $1,000,000 (depending on the specific financial institution). Some banks are open to smaller initial amounts if regular additional funding is expected.
• opening time: On average, the procedure takes from 2 to 4 weeks from the video call or meeting and submission of the complete document package.

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