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How to Open an Account with CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique SA
Date of last update: June 30, 2025
- The bank offers savings (investment) accounts;
- The minimum account balance requirement is from 1,000,000 CHF;
- A personal meeting with the prospective client is mandatory for account opening;
- Account opening timeframe is determined case by case (please consult your advisor).
Approximately twenty years ago, this Swiss bank—then known as Banque SCS Alliance SA—was extremely popular among entrepreneurs establishing international corporate structures involving non-residents. The appeal was straightforward: a minimum balance of just USD 15,000 and no restrictions on the number of transactions. Moreover, it stood out for having Russian-speaking staff, including front-office operators, which was quite rare in the 1990s. The bank’s popularity was so significant that its competitors could only envy its client acquisition success. However, over time, the situation changed for the worse—the required minimum balance increased, and transaction limits were introduced. A pity... In 2009, the bank changed its name to CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique SA.
+41 (44) 5152530
General information and rating
- 3,296
Global ranking - 89
Country ranking - –
Parent bank country ranking - –
Global ranking of parent bank
Minimum Account Requirements
- 1,000,000
Minimum balance, € - 5 per months
Permissible number of transfers - 1,000,000
Initial payment, € - 3 months
Deposit period
Fees and services
- 50
Transfer, € (for €50,000) - 0
Deposit, € (for €50,000) - 200
Account maintenance, €/year - No data
Credit card payment limit, €/day
Account opening
- Case-by-case
Activation Time (Credit) - Case-by-case
Activation Time (Debit) - Not required
References Required - Savings Account
Account Purpose
Swiss banks
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Year of foundation
Account opening procedure
Cost of account opening