UBS
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UBS is an universal bank based in Zurich, founded in 1862. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As an universal bank, it typically expects from around CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 or more for a non-resident — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About UBS
Wealth management, asset management and investment banking for private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide.
| Type | Universal bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Legal name | UBS Group AG |
| Assets | around USD 6.99 trillion invested assets (as of 2025) |
| Listed | SIX: UBSG / NYSE: UBS |
| Service languages | English, German, French, Italian |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Switzerland's largest bank and a global systemically important bank.
- Acquired Credit Suisse in 2023.
Opening an account at UBS as a non-resident
UBS 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 UBS a fit for a non-resident?
As a universal bank, UBS can cover everyday banking, financing and wealth services in one place. For a non-resident it tends to suit those with a business or corporate dimension, not only a personal account.
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 UBS with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: UBS.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at UBS?
Yes. UBS is an universal bank in Zurich 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 UBS?
UBS is an universal bank, founded in 1862, based in Zurich. Switzerland's largest bank and a global systemically important bank.
03What is the minimum to bank with UBS?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As an universal bank, UBS typically expects from around CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 or more for a non-resident. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
04Does UBS serve clients in English?
Yes. UBS runs an English-language service alongside German, French, Italian, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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