EFG International
Marcus Altenburg, Published
EFG International is a private bank based in Zurich, founded in 1995. 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 EFG International
Global private banking and asset management group serving private clients across around 40 locations worldwide. EFG International belongs to EFG International (parent of EFG Bank AG).
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Legal name | EFG International AG |
| Assets | CHF 185.0 billion (as of full-year 2025 results) |
| Listed | SIX: EFGN |
| Service languages | English, German, French |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (EFGN) since 2005.
- Global private banking group operating in around 40 locations.
Opening an account at EFG International as a non-resident
EFG International 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 EFG International a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, EFG International 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 EFG International with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: EFG International.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at EFG International?
Yes. EFG International is a private bank in Zurich 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 EFG International?
EFG International is a private bank, part of EFG International (parent of EFG Bank AG), founded in 1995, based in Zurich. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (EFGN) since 2005.
03What is the minimum to bank with EFG International?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, EFG International 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 EFG International serve clients in English?
Yes. EFG International runs an English-language service alongside German, French, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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