PostFinance
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PostFinance is a retail bank based in Bern. As of June 2026 it does not open accounts for non-residents, worth knowing before you apply. 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 PostFinance
Retail and business banking for clients resident in Switzerland; since 2022 it no longer opens accounts for non-residents. PostFinance belongs to Swiss Post.
| Type | Retail bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Bern |
| Legal name | PostFinance Ltd |
| Assets | around CHF 104.8 billion total assets (as of 2024) |
| Service languages | English, German, French, Italian |
| Non-residents | Not available |
- Owned by Swiss Post.
- One of the largest retail banks in Switzerland; stopped opening accounts for non-residents in 2022.
Opening an account at PostFinance as a non-resident
PostFinance no longer onboards clients who live outside Switzerland, so the standard non-resident route does not apply here. If you are set on a Swiss account, our guide to opening a Swiss bank account sets out which banks accept international clients and what they ask for.
Is PostFinance a fit for a non-resident?
As a retail bank, PostFinance 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 PostFinance with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: PostFinance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at PostFinance?
No. As of June 2026, PostFinance does not open accounts for clients resident outside Switzerland. A non-resident should look instead to a private bank or an online bank that accepts international clients.
02What kind of bank is PostFinance?
PostFinance is a retail bank, part of Swiss Post, based in Bern. Owned by Swiss Post.
03What is the minimum to bank with PostFinance?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a retail bank, PostFinance 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).
04Does PostFinance serve clients in English?
Yes. PostFinance runs an English-language service alongside German, French, Italian, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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