Banque SYZ SA
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Banque SYZ SA is a private bank based in Geneva, founded in 1996. 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 Banque SYZ SA
Private clients, family offices and institutional investors through private banking and asset management. Banque SYZ SA belongs to Syz Group.
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Geneva |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Assets | Syz Group managed around CHF 25.8 billion (as of 2024) |
| Service languages | English, French, German, Italian |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Boutique private bank founded in Geneva in 1996 by Eric Syz, Alfredo Piacentini and Paolo Luban.
- Family-controlled, Eric Syz majority shareholder since 2014.
Opening an account at Banque SYZ SA as a non-resident
Banque SYZ SA 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 Banque SYZ SA a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, Banque SYZ SA 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 Banque SYZ SA with 35 other Swiss banks.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Banque SYZ SA?
Yes. Banque SYZ SA is a private bank in Geneva 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 Banque SYZ SA?
Banque SYZ SA is a private bank, part of Syz Group, founded in 1996, based in Geneva. Boutique private bank founded in Geneva in 1996 by Eric Syz, Alfredo Piacentini and Paolo Luban.
03What is the minimum to bank with Banque SYZ SA?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, Banque SYZ SA 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 Banque SYZ SA serve clients in English?
Yes. Banque SYZ SA runs an English-language service alongside French, German, Italian, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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