Traditional Providers
Open a Swiss Franc Business Account
Open a CHF business account and operate across Switzerland with confidence. Hold, send, and receive CHF with access to SWIFT for international transfers. Manage your CHF balances with clear control over every transaction.
Reduce FX friction and simplify international transfers
Swiss account details in your company’s name
Access Swiss payment rails for domestic payments
Suitable for international operations, non-resident directors, and multi-jurisdictional ownership
Swiss Franc
Currency name
CHF
ISO code
Fr
Currency symbol
Why You Need a Swiss Franc Account
What’s Included with Your Swiss Franc Business Account
A dedicated CHF account embeds your operations into Switzerland’s payment infrastructure, reduces friction with Swiss counterparties, and puts FX timing under your treasury policy rather than market pressure.
Key Benefits
Account in your company’s name with unique Swiss IBAN and BIC.
SIC and SIC Instant for local CHF transfers with near-instant settlement where supported.
SWIFT connectivity for cross-border CHF flows.
Ability to hold, convert, and send CHF under treasury policy with full auditability.
The Risk
The Risk of Not Having a Swiss Franc Business Account
Without a CHF account, international corporates face costs, delays, and credibility issues when engaging Swiss counterparties. Treasury outcomes become reactive, not controlled.
FX erosion:
Repeated, unplanned conversions compress margins.
Payment delays:
SWIFT-only routes add intermediaries, days, and fees.
Counterparty friction:
Local partners prefer CHF transfers to domestic accounts.
Compliance hurdles:
Paying taxes and payroll without a CAD account can be challenging.
Who We Serve
Our CHF Business Accounts Are Designed for
We support a wide range of internationally minded businesses. From fast-growing companies expanding into Switzerland to established global organisations managing complex operations.
Global Corporates
Centralise CHF receivables, fund suppliers and payroll, and align CHF costs with CHF revenues for cleaner margins.
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Funds & Institutions
Manage capital calls and distributions in CHF with role-based approvals and clear audit trails.
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Private Equity
Efficient CHF flows for deals, fees, and SPV/holdco structures with policy-driven FX.
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Family Offices
Discreet CHF management for assets, commitments, and inter-entity transfers under tight permissions.
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The All-in-One Platform
Banq Global vs. Traditional Providers
Open business accounts (20+ countries)
Open multi-currency accounts (30+ currencies)
Preferential exchange rates (130+ currencies)
Receive global payments (190+ countries)
Make global payments (190+ countries)
Currency risk management
Mass payments
Trade finance
All-in-one platform
Dedicated relationship manager
Business Account - Step by Step
How to Open a Swiss Franc Business Account
A clear, expert-led process that reduces rework, shortens decision time, and maintains certainty.
01
Scoping & Fit
We review your structure, directors, UBOs, and CHF flows to confirm feasibility and align the account with your treasury needs.
02
Document Pack
A precise, tailored checklist for your entity type and structure, minimising rounds of clarification.
03
Compliance Review
Disciplined AML/KYC due diligence with prompt Q&A and clear status visibility.
04
Account Issuance
CHF account in your company’s name with Swiss IBAN/BIC and SIC activation.
05
Go-Live & Controls
Users, roles, approvals, payment templates, and FX policy (including market orders) configured to your standards.
Swiss Franc Business Account - FAQs
Opening a CHF account raises questions on eligibility, payment rails, non-resident onboarding, and compliance. Below are answers to the questions global finance teams ask most often.