VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
Marcus Altenburg, Published
VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd is a private bank based in Zurich, founded in 1988. 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 VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
Private clients and intermediaries (external asset managers, trustees and lawyers) with cross-border wealth management. VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd belongs to VP Bank Group (Vaduz, Liechtenstein).
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Legal name | VP Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Service languages | English, German |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Wholly owned Swiss subsidiary of VP Bank Ltd (Vaduz, Liechtenstein).
- Positions itself as a bank for intermediaries and complex cross-border wealth.
Opening an account at VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd as a non-resident
VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd 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 VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd 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 VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd?
Yes. VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd 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 VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd?
VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd is a private bank, part of VP Bank Group (Vaduz, Liechtenstein), founded in 1988, based in Zurich. Wholly owned Swiss subsidiary of VP Bank Ltd (Vaduz, Liechtenstein).
03What is the minimum to bank with VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd 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 VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd serve clients in English?
Yes. VP Bank (Switzerland) Ltd runs an English-language service alongside German, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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