E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers
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E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers is a private bank based in Basel, founded in 1886. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As a private bank, it typically expects a private-banking relationship, commonly from CHF 500,000 upward — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers
Wealth management for private clients and third-party asset managers worldwide.
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Basel, canton of Basel-Stadt |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Legal name | E. Gutzwiller & Cie. Banquiers |
| Service languages | English, German, French |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Family-owned partnership, now in its fourth generation.
- Partners are personally and unlimitedly liable; offices in Basel, Geneva and Zurich.
Opening an account at E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers as a non-resident
E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers 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 E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers is built for substantial, advised relationships rather than a simple transactional account. It suits a non-resident with investable assets who wants wealth management alongside banking and can meet a private-banking entry level.
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 E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers with 35 other Swiss banks.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers?
Yes. E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers is a private bank in Basel 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 E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers?
E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers is a private bank, founded in 1886, based in Basel. Family-owned partnership, now in its fourth generation.
03What is the minimum to bank with E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers typically expects a private-banking relationship, commonly from CHF 500,000 upward. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
04Does E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers serve clients in English?
Yes. E. Gutzwiller & Cie, Banquiers runs an English-language service alongside German, French, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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