Bank Cler
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Bank Cler is a retail bank based in Basel, founded in 1927. It primarily serves clients in Switzerland, and non-resident access is handled case by case. As a retail bank, it typically expects little or nothing for residents, though non-resident access is limited — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About Bank Cler
Retail banking for private individuals and SMEs, oriented to private customers in Switzerland. Bank Cler belongs to Basler Kantonalbank.
| Type | Retail bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Basel, canton of Basel-Stadt |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Legal name | Bank Cler AG |
| Assets | around CHF 19.8 billion total assets (as of 2024) |
| Service languages | German, French, Italian |
| Non-residents | Limited / case by case |
- 100% subsidiary of Basler Kantonalbank since 2019.
- Formerly Bank Coop; rebranded Bank Cler in 2017.
Opening an account at Bank Cler as a non-resident
Bank Cler 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 Bank Cler a fit for a non-resident?
As a retail bank, Bank Cler is built around customers resident in Switzerland. A non-resident without a Swiss footing will usually find a private or online bank the more realistic route.
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 Bank Cler with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Bank Cler.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Bank Cler?
Bank Cler 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 Bank Cler?
Bank Cler is a retail bank, part of Basler Kantonalbank, founded in 1927, based in Basel. 100% subsidiary of Basler Kantonalbank since 2019.
03What is the minimum to bank with Bank Cler?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a retail bank, Bank Cler typically expects little or nothing for residents, though non-resident access is limited. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
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