How to open a swiss private bank account

  1. Be assured that the Swiss bankers are the most prestigious and experienced private bankers in the world. Swiss banks welcome accounts from all over the world. The main reason for many people wanting a Swiss bank account has to deal with the legendary privacy such accounts provide.

  2. Know that the Swiss have some of the tightest regulations in the entire world as far as who can gain access to your account. If you're looking for a way to "protect' assets from snoopy investigators, a Swiss account can be the ideal place.

  3. Be comfortable in realizing that your secrecy will not be lifted for private matters such as inheritance or divorce if you have kept your banking information strictly confidential. It is up to plaintiffs to prove that the account exists if they wish the judge to pursue the case.

  4. For diversification reasons, Swiss private banking recommends a CHF 5 million portfolio size. CHF 1 million to open an account.