Staking is when you deposit your cryptocurrencies for a certain period of time, supporting the crypto network. You receive regular rewards for this. That is how you make your crypto assets work for you.
Crypto for companies
Trade cryptocurrencies securely
Trade in cryptocurrencies directly in e-finance or in the PostFinance App. PostFinance offers your company a clear crypto range and holds your digital assets in custody in Switzerland.
Trade cryptocurrencies in a secure environment
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Custody of your assets in Switzerland in accordance with the highest security standards
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Flexible management of access for staff
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Stake cryptos and receive regular rewards
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Invest cash reserves more broadly
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Invest from as little as 50 US dollars
Three steps to your cryptos
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1. Open a crypto custody accountOpen your custody account in less than five minutes. Your account is ready to use immediately. -
2. Purchase cryptosChoose from over 20 cryptocurrencies. Invest by individual order or in a savings plan. -
3. Manage cryptosTrade 24/7 in the PostFinance App or in e-finance.
To trade cryptocurrencies with PostFinance, you must meet the following requirements:
- You are a PostFinance corporate customer and use e-finance or the PostFinance App with admin rights (individual or collective signature)
- Your company’s tax domicile is exclusively in Switzerland
- Your company is identified in accordance with applicable standards
- You are not a US person
Opening a crypto portfolio
To invest in cryptocurrencies, you need a crypto portfolio. Open this quickly and easily via e‑finance or the PostFinance App.
Buy cryptocurrencies
You have two options for purchasing:
Individual crypto orders
With an individual order, you invest a one-off amount of your choice from 50 US dollars in a cryptocurrency from our range. You can enter individual orders directly in e-finance or in the PostFinance App anytime.
Crypto saving plan
Invest regularly in a cryptocurrency from our range with a crypto saving plan. You can set up or change the saving plan directly in e-finance or in the PostFinance App. You determine the amount (from 50 US dollars) and the frequency of orders (weekly, monthly, every two months or quarterly).
When putting together our crypto range, we take account of various factors, including quantitative and qualitative criteria. This means that factors such as size and market capitalization play a role, but the maturity of a protocol and its business model are also analysed. This allows us to offer our customers a clear range of cryptocurrencies.
Portfolio fees (excl. VAT) |
0.15% from CHF 0 p.a. 0.10% from CHF 500,000 p.a. 0.05% from CHF 1 million p.a. |
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Trading fees |
0.95% from USD 0 0.75% from USD 250,000 0.55% from USD 1 million. |
Minimum amount per individual order |
USD 50 |
Crypto saving plan |
From USD 50 |
Staking fee |
20% on rewards |
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Cryptocurrencies can be an additional investment option for your company. Whether cryptos fit into your financial strategy depends on your company goals, your risk profile and your internal guidelines.
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No. With PostFinance, you can trade cryptocurrencies directly from your business account without having to set up a separate wallet. Instead, PostFinance will take care of safekeeping your access key for you. This means you can’t lose it.
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Your key is stored in Switzerland in accordance with the highest security standards.
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As a corporate customer, you first open a crypto portfolio in e-finance or in the PostFinance App. You can then choose from over 20 cryptocurrencies and trade them directly.
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Portfolio and trading fees are charged for crypto trading with PostFinance. You can find a complete overview in the crypto product description and in the “Fees and conditions” section.
The link will open in a new window Crypto product description (PDF)
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Yes. Cryptocurrencies are regarded as assets and must be declared on your tax return. At PostFinance, you receive an annual overview of your assets for your tax return.
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The price, value and yield of cryptoassets can fluctuate and may lead to a total loss. Familiarize yourself with the basics and risks of crypto trading and cryptocurrencies before investing.
You can find out more in the blog post “What you should know before investing in cryptocurrencies”.
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You can open a crypto portfolio quickly and easily via e-finance or in the PostFinance App.
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Thanks to extensive self-service functions, you can set up individual rights concepts in e-finance and in the app. This gives you flexible control over which employees can carry out what actions in relation to the crypto portfolio and allows you to adapt the access rights to your organizational needs anytime.
You can find more information on our support pages “Granting and managing powers of attorney” and “User administration and self-service”.
If you have any further questions, please contact your customer advisor.
Opening a crypto portfolio
Open a crypto portfolio for your company and diversify your investments.
Overview of cryptocurrencies
Does your company already have a crypto portfolio with PostFinance? Get an overview of our crypto range and invest directly in the currency of your choice.
