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How to Open an Account with UBS AG (Switzerland)
Date of last update: June 30, 2025
- UBS AG offers savings (investment) accounts only
- Minimum balance: USD 5,000,000
- Offshore companies are eligible for account opening
- Commercial operations are possible for high-volume clients
- A personal meeting with the prospective client is mandatory
- Operating accounts for companies can be opened in addition to private investment accounts — conditions upon request
UBS is the most recognized Swiss bank in Russia — and worldwide. Our acquaintance began in 1996 when the third-largest Swiss bank at the time, Swiss Bank Corporation, entered the Russian market — just a few years before its merger with UBS, which continued its predecessor’s strategy of “capturing” the Russian market.
Over the past 20 years, many Swiss banks came and left, the Moscow representative office changed its team several times, minimum entry requirements increased, financial indicators fluctuated — but one thing has remained constant: UBS continues to be the most well-known Swiss bank in Russia and globally.
On March 19, 2023, two of the largest and oldest Swiss banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, merged — UBS acquired Credit Suisse.
+41 (44) 5152530
General information and rating
- 19
Global ranking - 2
Country ranking - –
Parent bank country ranking - –
Global ranking of parent bank
Minimum Account Requirements
- 5,000,000
Minimum balance, € - 10 per months
Permissible number of transfers - 5,000,000
Initial payment, € - 3 months
Deposit period
Fees and services
- 20
Transfer, € (for €50,000) - 0
Deposit, € (for €50,000) - 240
Account maintenance, €/year - 16,000
Credit card payment limit, €/day
Account opening
- Case-by-case
Activation Time (Credit) - Case-by-case
Activation Time (Debit) - Not required
References Required - Saving
Account Purpose
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