1923 — Foundation
SwissBanking was established in Zurich. From the outset, the institution was structured as a SwissBanking house — not a retail operation — serving a defined membership of clients who required cross-border financial services and direct relationship management.
Private membership model
For over one hundred years, SwissBanking has operated exclusively for private clients. The institution has never offered public counter services, retail branches, or open account facilities. Every SwissBanking relationship is managed through appointed relationship officers at headquarters.
Continued operations
Throughout its history, SwissBanking has maintained a single head office in Zurich. The institution has expanded its service offering over time to include custody arrangements, cross-border transfers, lending, and payment instruments — all administered under the same relationship-led SwissBanking model.
Today
SwissBanking continues to operate from its head office in Zurich. The institution serves private and corporate members with multi-currency accounts, international transfers, custody services, lending, and payment cards — all administered from Switzerland.