Banks and accounts in Switzerland

Choosing a bank in Switzerland can quickly become a headache: fees, multiple offers, and rapidly changing digital solutions. In this category, I compare the main traditional banks and neobanks (Neon, Zak, Yuh), with an independent perspective and concrete figures. You'll find my advice on how to reduce your fees, choose the best card, manage a joint account, or find a simple solution for your everyday needs. The goal: to manage your money easily and at the lowest cost.

Recent Articles

How to override the Zak payment amount limit (CHF 5'000 per day and CHF 10'000 per week)?
Feb, 23 2020

How to override the Zak payment amount limit (CHF 5'000 per day and CHF 10'000 …

Zak blocks bank transfers and payments exceeding CHF 5'000 per day and CHF 10'000 per week for security reasons. But there is a way to override these limits.

eBill on Zak only arrives at the beginning of 2020... (and what I plan to do)
Nov, 21 2019

eBill on Zak only arrives at the beginning of 2020... (and what I plan to do)

eBill on Zak is delayed to early 2020 (instead of end of 2019). Here is my plan to overcome it.

Complete checklist to switch from your current Swiss bank to Zak
Oct, 21 2019

Complete checklist to switch from your current Swiss bank to Zak

If you too want to switch to the free Swiss bank Zak, here is a complete checklist to switch bank that could help you )

Which Swiss bank to choose in 2019 for somebody frugal?
Jun, 11 2019

Which Swiss bank to choose in 2019 for somebody frugal?

It's almost five years since we last reviewed our bank setup. With all the new products released in recent years (mainly related to new technologies), it was time to take a fresh look at what's the best Swiss bank for a frugal person in 2019.

Save money on your Swiss bank account and credit card fees!
Dec, 31 2014

Save money on your Swiss bank account and credit card fees!

'If you live or plan to live in Switzerland, you must had or will have to choose a bank where to host your money, paychecks - and hopefully not your savings! Same for your credit card plenty of options, only few interesting for financial freedom seekers. As I didn't properly chose it years ago, I scrutinized all existing options in October and we finally made the move. Welcome simplicity, right in time for the new year!!!'

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