CIM Bank
Marcus Altenburg, Published
CIM Bank is an online bank based in Geneva, founded in 1990. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As an online bank, it typically expects from around CHF 0 to CHF 50,000 — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About CIM Bank
Around 10,000 institutional, corporate and private clients worldwide, including non-resident clients, with online multi-currency accounts.
| Type | Online bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Geneva |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Legal name | CIM Banque SA |
| Service languages | English, French, German, Italian |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Specialises in online multi-currency accounts for non-resident international clients.
- Remote account opening via video call; offices in Geneva, Lugano and Wollerau.
Opening an account at CIM Bank as a non-resident
CIM Bank 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 CIM Bank a fit for a non-resident?
As an online bank, CIM Bank is one of the more accessible routes for a non-resident: accounts open remotely, minimums are low, and the focus is multi-currency banking and trading rather than in-person advice.
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 CIM Bank with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: CIM Bank.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at CIM Bank?
Yes. CIM Bank is an online 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 CIM Bank?
CIM Bank is an online bank, founded in 1990, based in Geneva. Specialises in online multi-currency accounts for non-resident international clients.
03What is the minimum to bank with CIM Bank?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As an online bank, CIM Bank typically expects from around CHF 0 to CHF 50,000. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
04Does CIM Bank serve clients in English?
Yes. CIM Bank runs an English-language service alongside French, German, Italian, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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