Information required to open a Swiss bank account
Home > FAQ > Before you order > Documents needed > Required informationWe need some information and documents to open you an account: | Information (when applying) | - Name, address, date of birth, profession, contact information (same for joint account partners or beneficiaries of power of attorney).
- Details about your banking needs (account currency, amount of deposit, standard transactions you will require, preferred language, etc.)
- An accurate description of the economic origin of your funds to comply with Swiss anti money laundering laws.
- Fill in the secure application form or its text version.
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| Documents (to send us) | - An authenticated copy of your passport (we will instruct you on how to authenticate a document in your country). We cannot open an account on the basis of a driver's license or an expired passport.
- A recent utility bill (water, gas, electricity but not telephone) to validate your legal address.
- If you are paying by credit card, a copy of the card's recent statement.
- Any documents necessary to substantiate your economic background. These documents will depend on your profession and the source of your funds. We will let you know which ones are required in your case (copy of your employment contract, diploma, bill of sale, etc.).
- Your annual income and how much you plan to deposit on your account during the first year.
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This information is needed to establish your identity and the economic origin of your funds. It is protected by Swiss bank secrecy and will remain strictly confidential. Don't hesitate to contact us for further information. | 
