PKB Privatbank SA
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PKB Privatbank SA is a private bank based in Lugano, founded in 1958. 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 PKB Privatbank SA
Wealth management and financial advisory for private clients, including international clients. PKB Privatbank SA belongs to Trabaldo Togna family (via Auriga SA, Luxembourg).
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Lugano, canton of Ticino |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Assets | CHF 13.788 billion (as of 2021) |
| Service languages | English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Founded 1958 in Zurich as Privat Kredit Bank; head office moved to Lugano in 2000.
- Family-controlled; offices in Lugano, Bellinzona, Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne.
Opening an account at PKB Privatbank SA as a non-resident
PKB Privatbank SA 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 PKB Privatbank SA a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, PKB Privatbank SA 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 PKB Privatbank SA with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: PKB Privatbank SA.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at PKB Privatbank SA?
Yes. PKB Privatbank SA is a private bank in Lugano 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 PKB Privatbank SA?
PKB Privatbank SA is a private bank, part of Trabaldo Togna family (via Auriga SA, Luxembourg), founded in 1958, based in Lugano. Founded 1958 in Zurich as Privat Kredit Bank; head office moved to Lugano in 2000.
03What is the minimum to bank with PKB Privatbank SA?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, PKB Privatbank SA 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 PKB Privatbank SA serve clients in English?
Yes. PKB Privatbank SA runs an English-language service alongside Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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