Pictet Group
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Pictet Group is a private bank based in Geneva, founded in 1805. 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 Pictet Group
Private clients and institutional investors through wealth management, asset management and asset servicing; no investment banking or commercial lending.
| Type | Private bank |
|---|---|
| Head office | Geneva |
| Founded | 1805 |
| Legal name | Banque Pictet & Cie SA |
| Assets | CHF 724 billion in assets under management or custody (as of 31 December 2024) |
| Service languages | English, French, German |
| Non-residents | Accepts international clients |
- One of Europe's largest independent wealth and asset managers, owned by its managing partners.
- Founded in Geneva in 1805.
Opening an account at Pictet Group as a non-resident
Pictet Group 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 Pictet Group a fit for a non-resident?
As a private bank, Pictet Group 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 Pictet Group with 35 other Swiss banks.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01Can a non-resident open an account at Pictet Group?
Yes. Pictet Group 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 Pictet Group?
Pictet Group is a private bank, founded in 1805, based in Geneva. One of Europe's largest independent wealth and asset managers, owned by its managing partners.
03What is the minimum to bank with Pictet Group?
There is no published per-bank minimum. As a private bank, Pictet Group 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 Pictet Group serve clients in English?
Yes. Pictet Group runs an English-language service alongside French, German, so a non-resident can be onboarded and advised in English.
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