Banking Resources

The U.S. Embassy in Bern is simply providing this information as a resource and does not recommend or endorse any organization listed below. Furthermore, the website content, opinions, privacy policies or services provided are their own and are not endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Bern in any way. The organizations listed below do not charge professional service providers for a listing on their page.

American Citizens Abroad (ACA)

The ACA is a worldwide non-profit organization, with the Swiss chapter based in Geneva. The website has extensive information on banking, taxation, FBAR, and FATCA.

Swiss Bankers Association (SBA)

The SBA provides information on opening a consumer account at a Swiss bank, including documents required.

Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

U.S. citizens and residents with a financial interest in, or signatory or other authority over any foreign financial accounts must file on Form 1040 and Form TD F 90-22.1 with the U.S. Department of the Treasury before June 30th of the following year.

Foreign Account Tax Compliance (FATCA)

Some taxpayers will be required to file the Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets, with their income tax returns, when the total value of their specified foreign financial assets exceeds certain amounts.

Banking Accounts for U.S. Citizens in Switzerland

As of December 2016, over twenty banks have indicated that they offer certain banking services to U.S. Citizens and U.S.-Related Persons resident in Switzerland. U.S. Citizens who have had difficulty maintaining or opening bank accounts at their local branch may wish to inquire about banking services at branches in Geneva, Bern, Basel, or Zurich, as some banks are serving these customers at regional centers. The following organizations list contact information for these banks on their websites:

Disclaimer: The U.S. Embassy in Bern is simply providing this information as a resource and does not recommend or endorse any organization listed below. Furthermore, the website content, opinions, privacy policies or services provided are their own and are not endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Bern in any way. The organizations listed below do not charge professional service providers for a listing on their page.

If your bank offers services to U.S. Citizens and U.S.-Related Persons but is not listed at these websites, please email BernACS@state.gov with details and bank contact information.