Habib Bank AG Zurich
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Habib Bank AG Zurich is an universal bank based in Zurich, founded in 1967. It works with international clients, so a non-resident can open an account here when the source-of-funds file is clean. As an universal bank, it typically expects from around CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 or more for a non-resident — as of June 2026, and not a published per-bank figure.
About Habib Bank AG Zurich
Commercial, private/wealth and correspondent banking for international clients, with a global branch and subsidiary network. Habib Bank AG Zurich belongs to Habib family (Gefan Finanz AG).
| Type | Universal bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Assets | around CHF 5.4 billion total assets (as of 2024, Swiss entity) |
| Service languages | English, German |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- Privately owned by the Mohamedali Habib family, established in Zurich in 1967.
- Present in around 11 countries; offers Islamic banking products.
Opening an account at Habib Bank AG Zurich as a non-resident
Habib Bank AG Zurich 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 Habib Bank AG Zurich a fit for a non-resident?
As a universal bank, Habib Bank AG Zurich can cover everyday banking, financing and wealth services in one place. For a non-resident it tends to suit those with a business or corporate dimension, not only a personal account.
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 Habib Bank AG Zurich with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Habib Bank AG Zurich.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Habib Bank AG Zurich?
Yes. Habib Bank AG Zurich is an universal 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 Habib Bank AG Zurich?
Habib Bank AG Zurich is an universal bank, part of Habib family (Gefan Finanz AG), founded in 1967, based in Zurich. Privately owned by the Mohamedali Habib family, established in Zurich in 1967.
03What is the minimum to bank with Habib Bank AG Zurich?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As an universal bank, Habib Bank AG Zurich typically expects from around CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 or more for a non-resident. The realistic entry point depends on the relationship rather than a fixed rule (as of June 2026).
04Does Habib Bank AG Zurich serve clients in English?
Yes. Habib Bank AG Zurich runs an English-language service alongside German, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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