1 Banque Nationale Suisse – Banca Nazionale Svizzera
2 AIG Private Bank
3 Amtsersparniskasse Thun
4 Anker Bank
5 BEKBnet/BCBE (Cyberbank of the Cantonal Bank of Berne)
6 Banque SCS Alliance
7 Banque Piguet & Cie S.A.
8 Banque Edouard Constant
9 Banque Diamantaire Anversoise
10 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV) (Lausanne)
11 Bankredit – Banca di Credito e Commercio (Lugano)
12 Bank von Ernst
13 Bank Leu – Switzerland’s oldest bank.
14 Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
15 Bank Ehinger
16 Banca dello Stato del Cantone Ticino
17 Arab Bank Switzerland
18 Hottinger & Cie
19 Habib Bank AG Zürich
20 Discount Bank Group (DBTC/DBSA)
21 Credit Suisse
22 Crédit Lyonnais Suisse
23 Clariden Bank
24 BSI – Banca della Svizzera Italiana
25 St. Gallische Kantonalbank
26 Skandia Bank (Switzerland) AG
27 BNP – Banque Nationale de Paris (Suisse)
28 Schwyzer Kantonalbank
29 SBC Warburg Dillon Read (WDR)
30 Royal Bank of Canada (Geneva)
31 Raiffeisen Internet
32 BHE – Bank für Handel & Effekten (Zürich)
33 Pictet & Cie (Pictet Group)
34 Migrosbank
35 Maerki, Baumann & Co. AG, Privatbank
36 Solothurner Bank SoBa
37 Sparkassa Berneck
38 Swiss Bank Corporation
39 Thurgauer Kantonalbank
40 Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS)
41 Wegelin & Co. Privatbankiers
42 Zuger Kantonalbank
43 Zürcher Kantonalbank
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List of Commercial Banks in Switzerland
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
2 min read· Last updated: September 24, 2024
Key Takeaways
- This article provides a comprehensive list of commercial banks in Switzerland, including global institutions and historical entities.
- It spans various bank types: cantonal, private, foreign-owned, and central, reflecting Switzerland’s diverse banking sector.
- Includes both still-operational banks and prominent historical names, illustrating the evolution of Swiss banking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of banks are included in this list?
The list includes cantonal banks, private banks, foreign banks’ branches, and historical institutions, covering a wide spectrum of Switzerland’s banking sector.
Does the list reflect current operational banks?
Yes—many are still active, though some like Swiss Bank Corporation and Clariden Bank have since merged into modern entities such as UBS or Credit Suisse.
Are all these banks regulated by FINMA?
Yes, banks operating in Switzerland, including those listed, must be authorised and supervised by FINMA to conduct commercial banking.
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