Preparing for your discussion about opening an account for your business

We want to establish a new banking relationship or open a capital payment account quickly and smoothly for you. To do so, we need you to provide us with all the necessary information. Please have the following details and documents ready for your appointment with our advisor.

We always require this information

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Intended use
  • Business purpose
  • Intended use of the account
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Beneficial ownership
  • Who owns the assets in the banking relationship?
  • Who holds assets of more than 25 percent?

Also required, depending on the company/account

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Companies with entry in the commercial register and foreign companies
Extract from the commercial register
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You’d like to open an association account
  • Articles of association
  • Election records
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You’d like to open a capital payment account

For every person/company making payments:

  • First name and last name
  • Date of birth
  • Company name
  • Payment amount
  • Origin of the assets (private assets, business assets, etc.)

For transfers from abroad, we also need your bank details.

Questions and answers

  • The discussion will last for around 30 minutes. Our advisor is looking forward to meeting you. To open your account as quickly as possible with the least effort on your part, the advisor will discuss the following points with you:

    1. Your needs: listing the products and services that we are allowed to open for you
    2. Legal: collecting legally required information is the unpleasant but necessary part. If you have the necessary documents ready, the process will be quick
    3. Opening documents: completing the opening documents, which we will send to you for signing at the end of the discussion
    4. To conclude: clarifying any unresolved questions and determining the next steps

  • The person taking part must be able to provide information about the company or association and/or its financial situation. They do not necessarily have to be an authorized signatory.

  • It will take a few working days. You can do the following to help us establish it as quickly as possible. Check the documents for completeness and accuracy. Sign all the documents with a legally valid signature. Return the documents to PostFinance quickly. Have your identity verified quickly (if necessary).

  • As soon as your account has been opened, you can execute payments and receive money. The opening will take a few working days. PostFinance will send you the IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in writing immediately after the account has been opened.

  • You received an appointment confirmation by e-mail. This e-mail contains a link that you can use to change your appointment.

  • If you have any questions about opening an account before the discussion, our business customer service team would be happy to help you.

    +41 58 448 14 24

    Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.