Kaleido Privatbank AG
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Kaleido Privatbank AG is a private bank based in Zurich, founded in 1995. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As a private bank, it typically expects a private-banking relationship, commonly from CHF 500,000 upward — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About Kaleido Privatbank AG
Boutique private bank providing private banking and wealth management to international private clients. Kaleido Privatbank AG belongs to Groupe Banque Richelieu (acquisition completed July 2025).
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Service languages | English, German |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Operated as AP Anlage & Privatbank from 1995, renamed Kaleido Privatbank in 2021.
- Acquired by Groupe Banque Richelieu in 2025, being rebranded as Banque Richelieu Switzerland.
Opening an account at Kaleido Privatbank AG as a non-resident
Kaleido Privatbank AG assesses each non-resident applicant on source of wealth, source of funds and risk profile, and runs an English-language service for international clients. 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 Kaleido Privatbank AG a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, Kaleido Privatbank AG is built for substantial, advised relationships rather than a simple transactional account. It suits a non-resident with investable assets who wants wealth management alongside banking and can meet a private-banking entry level.
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 Kaleido Privatbank AG with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Kaleido Privatbank AG.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Kaleido Privatbank AG?
Yes. Kaleido Privatbank AG is a private bank in Zurich 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 Kaleido Privatbank AG?
Kaleido Privatbank AG is a private bank, part of Groupe Banque Richelieu (acquisition completed July 2025), founded in 1995, based in Zurich. Operated as AP Anlage & Privatbank from 1995, renamed Kaleido Privatbank in 2021.
03What is the minimum to bank with Kaleido Privatbank AG?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, Kaleido Privatbank AG typically expects a private-banking relationship, commonly from CHF 500,000 upward. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
04Does Kaleido Privatbank AG serve clients in English?
Yes. Kaleido Privatbank AG runs an English-language service alongside German, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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