Julius Baer
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Julius Baer is a private bank based in Zurich, founded in 1890. 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 Julius Baer
Dedicated wealth manager serving private clients across more than 25 countries.
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Zurich |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Legal name | Julius Baer Group Ltd. |
| Assets | CHF 497.4 billion assets under management (as of year-end 2024) |
| Listed | SIX: BAER |
| Service languages | English, German |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- One of the world's largest dedicated (pure-play) private banks.
- Headquartered on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich.
Opening an account at Julius Baer as a non-resident
Julius Baer 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 Julius Baer a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, Julius Baer 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 Julius Baer with 35 other Swiss banks.
Official website: Julius Baer.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Julius Baer?
Yes. Julius Baer 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 Julius Baer?
Julius Baer is a private bank, founded in 1890, based in Zurich. One of the world's largest dedicated (pure-play) private banks.
03What is the minimum to bank with Julius Baer?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, Julius Baer 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 Julius Baer serve clients in English?
Yes. Julius Baer runs an English-language service alongside German, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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