Raiffeisen Switzerland
Marcus Altenburg, Published
Raiffeisen Switzerland is a cooperative bank based in St. Gallen, founded in 1899. It primarily serves clients in Switzerland, and non-resident access is handled case by case. As a cooperative bank, it typically expects little or nothing for members and residents — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About Raiffeisen Switzerland
Cooperative retail and SME banking for members and customers in Switzerland, via legally independent local Raiffeisen banks; non-resident handling varies by branch.
| Type | Cooperative bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | St. Gallen |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Legal name | Raiffeisen Switzerland Cooperative |
| Assets | group total assets exceeding CHF 312 billion (as of 2025) |
| Service languages | German, French, Italian |
| Non-residents | Limited / case by case |
- Largest cooperative banking group in Switzerland, around 1.9 million members co-own their local banks.
- Around 219 legally independent Raiffeisen banks; densest branch network in Switzerland.
Opening an account at Raiffeisen Switzerland as a non-resident
Raiffeisen Switzerland works mainly with clients resident in Switzerland and takes non-residents only case by case, so a foreign applicant cannot count on the standard route here. For most non-residents a private bank or an online bank that openly accepts international clients is a more reliable starting point. Our guide to opening a Swiss bank account names them and lists what they ask for.
Is Raiffeisen Switzerland a fit for a non-resident?
As a cooperative bank, Raiffeisen Switzerland centres on members and residents in Switzerland. It is rarely the right entry point for a non-resident opening from abroad.
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 Raiffeisen Switzerland with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Raiffeisen Switzerland.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Raiffeisen Switzerland?
Raiffeisen Switzerland primarily serves clients in Switzerland, and non-resident onboarding is handled case by case. Confirm the current policy with the bank, or with an adviser, before you apply.
02What kind of bank is Raiffeisen Switzerland?
Raiffeisen Switzerland is a cooperative bank, founded in 1899, based in St. Gallen. Largest cooperative banking group in Switzerland, around 1.9 million members co-own their local banks.
03What is the minimum to bank with Raiffeisen Switzerland?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a cooperative bank, Raiffeisen Switzerland typically expects little or nothing for members and residents. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
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