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Information for bank clients

How can I open an account with a bank in Switzerland?
In principle, any adult person can open an account at a bank in Switzerland. However, banks reserve the right to reject customers...


How can I choose a bank in Switzerland?
There are different banks to suit different customer requirements. Read more about the different categories of banks.


Depositor protection in Switzerland should a bank become insolvent
www.einlagensicherung.ch


What can I do if I have a dispute with my bank?
www.bankingombudsman.ch


What is SWIFT?
PDF Read more about it in the brochure "Information from the SBA regarding the disclosure of client details in payment transactions, securities transactions and other transaction types in connection with SWIFT"


Watch out for fraud! Information about fraud in the financial sector:
Stopp Betrug
Warnungen des Bundesamtes für Polizei


How can I prevent my account from being "dormant"?
PDF Read more about it in the brochure "Information for Customers of Swiss Banks Concerning the Avoidance of Dormant Assets"

More information and links on this subject

Press Releases
Ferien 2008 - Vorsicht mit Zahlungsmitteln (24.06.2008)
Swiss Bankers Association Guidelines on Informing Investors about Structured Products (15.03.2007)

Brochures
PDF Information from the SBA regarding the disclosure of client details in payment transactions, securities transactions and other transaction types in connection with SWIFT (2009)
PDF Special Risks in Securities Trading (2008)
PDF Information for Customers of Swiss Banks Concerning the Avoidance of Dormant Assets (2000)
PDF Special Risks in Securities Trading (2001)

Links
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www.stoppbetrug.ch
http://internet.bap.admin.ch
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