Gonet & Cie SA
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Gonet & Cie SA is a private bank based in Geneva, founded in 1845. 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 Gonet & Cie SA
Private clients, families and external asset managers, including international clients. Gonet & Cie SA belongs to Arab Bank (Switzerland) Group.
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Geneva |
| Founded | 1845 |
| Assets | nearly CHF 12 billion (as of 2025, after merger with ONE swiss bank) |
| Service languages | English, French |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Geneva private bank founded in 1845.
- Part of the Arab Bank (Switzerland) Group; merged with ONE swiss bank SA in 2025.
Opening an account at Gonet & Cie SA as a non-resident
Gonet & Cie SA 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 Gonet & Cie SA a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, Gonet & Cie SA 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 Gonet & Cie SA with 35 other Swiss banks.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Gonet & Cie SA?
Yes. Gonet & Cie SA is a private bank in Geneva 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 Gonet & Cie SA?
Gonet & Cie SA is a private bank, part of Arab Bank (Switzerland) Group, founded in 1845, based in Geneva. Geneva private bank founded in 1845.
03What is the minimum to bank with Gonet & Cie SA?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, Gonet & Cie SA 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 Gonet & Cie SA serve clients in English?
Yes. Gonet & Cie SA runs an English-language service alongside French, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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