How to open my Swiss bank account by mail
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You can open a Swiss bank account by mail or in person.

Opening an account by mail: procedure
 1 You make a request to open an account using our secure account opening application form or other means.
 2 Once we have received payment for our fees, we will send you the account opening documents by priority mail.
 3 When you receive the documents, you sign them and authenticate your signature according to our instructions. You return them to us, along with a photocopy of your passport and the other documents required.
 4 We need only a few days to open most accounts, once we have received your documents. We will confirm the opening of your account, and from that moment on you will deal exclusively with your account manager. The bank will confirm the opening separately.

The entire procedure takes approximately one week from the date we receive your order and payment of our fees.

We are entirely at your service to answer your questions - don't hesitate to contact us.

Note that the procedure to open some accounts is slightly different from the one described above.

Procedure for the Premium Swiss bank account:

  • You apply for an account
  • We approve your application
  • We mail you the opening documents
  • You return us these documents signed
  • We present your application to the bank
  • The bank sends you a separate confirmation
  • You return the bank's documents directly to the bank
  • The bank opens your account

Procedure for the Personal Swiss bank account and Swiss Private account:

  • You apply for an account
  • We approve your application
  • You mail us an authenticated copy of your passport, a utility bills and documents about the economic origin of your money
  • We present your application to the bank
  • The bank sends you a separate confirmation
  • You return the bank's documents directly to the bank
  • The bank opens your account

We will be with you during the whole procedure and will always give you precise indications for the next step.


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