Bank Cler
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Bank Cler is a retail bank based in Basel, founded in 1927. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As a retail bank, it typically expects little or nothing for residents, though non-resident access is limited — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About Bank Cler
Retail banking for private individuals and SMEs, oriented to private customers in Switzerland. Bank Cler belongs to Basler Kantonalbank.
| Type | Retail bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Basel, canton of Basel-Stadt |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Legal name | Bank Cler AG |
| Assets | around CHF 19.8 billion total assets (as of 2024) |
| Service languages | German, French, Italian |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- 100% subsidiary of Basler Kantonalbank since 2019.
- Formerly Bank Coop; rebranded Bank Cler in 2017.
Opening an account at Bank Cler as a non-resident
Bank Cler assesses each non-resident applicant on source of wealth, source of funds and risk profile. The decisive factor is a documented source of funds, not nationality. Assemble the evidence (tax returns, sale or employment records, a clear paper trail) before you approach the bank. Our guide to opening a Swiss bank account sets out the full document list and the timeline.
Is Bank Cler a fit for a non-resident?
As a retail bank, Bank Cler is built around customers resident in Switzerland. A non-resident without a Swiss footing will usually find a private or online bank the more realistic route.
If you would rather have this handled than explained, we prepare the source-of-funds file and introduce you to a suitable bank, and we can incorporate the company an account often sits behind. You can also compare Bank Cler with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Bank Cler.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Bank Cler?
Yes. Bank Cler is a retail bank in Basel that works with international clients. As with any Swiss bank, approval turns on a documented source of funds and the bank's own onboarding checks, not on nationality alone.
02What kind of bank is Bank Cler?
Bank Cler is a retail bank, part of Basler Kantonalbank, founded in 1927, based in Basel. 100% subsidiary of Basler Kantonalbank since 2019.
03What is the minimum to bank with Bank Cler?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a retail bank, Bank Cler typically expects little or nothing for residents, though non-resident access is limited. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
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