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For you to understand better about banking in Switzerland and the other offshore location, we have listed the potential questions you might wish to find out before you open swiss bank account at these offshore locations:
Your Questions:
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Our Answers:
Do you accept application from a non resident?
Yes, in fact most of our clients are non resident as it would be easier for you to apply the account online rather than going directly to Switzerland/Singapore/Latvia/ Jersey/Australia/Vanuatu to open a bank account. We are here to assist you to open your preferred bank with minimum hassle and cost involved.
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Is there a minimum opening balance for offshore bank account?
There is no minimum opening requirement for some offshore bank accounts. For those that do not have minimum opening balance, you may deposit your money days after the account is opened. However, this does not mean that the bank does not require a minimum account balance as each bank has it owns minimum deposit ruling. You may wish to view these details we have listed on this website before signing up.
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Which type of currency does the offshore bank accept?
The advantage of having an offshore bank account is that they accept most international currencies. It is your choice of currency when you apply for the bank account.There are certain banks which only accept the currency of that particular country
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Is there any restriction for closing of bank account?
No, you can close your account anytime you wish to do so. But, please take note that there are closing account fees charged by certain offshore banks. You may need to read the details carefully before signing up.
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Can I open a bank account if I have not reached 18 years old?
Sorry, we are not able to accept any application if you are below 18.
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Can I open a joint account?
You can do that but we do not recommend our clients to do so as this type of account is prone to abuse. Therefore, it is best that you open a few accounts or you could authorize access of your account by way of power of attorney.
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With which bank will my account be opened?
We are not able to disclose the information but you are rest assured that the bank is highly reliable as ALL offshore banks we work with are highly reliable and are backed and governed by the respective laws and regulations by the Local Authorities in each country. We work with highly regarded offshore banks which offer not only security but ease of use through the availability of internet banking.
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Which type of bank account is available?
We offer a fairly simple solution: a saving or current (transactions) account for individuals. The features of each bank account in each location are summarized in this website as well.
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What documents are required for opening of a bank account?
Most banks would require your identification documents such as your authenticated passport (must be current and valid) and one/two copy of your most recent utility bill to prove your current residency. Of course, we may request further verification of your credit card as and when we deem necessary. In addition, certain offshore banks may require a bank reference from your current banker, this again depends on which location you select.
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How long does it take to open a bank account?
It will usually take between 10 - 15 days (after you have submitted the physical documents and forms to the respective banks) but it could vary depending on various factors. However, we pledge to complete your application in the shortest time possible.
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How do I pay you?
We accept credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa and Amex. In view of the seriousness of credit card fraud online, we may require further verification of your credit card to prove your authorization of such transactions. You may therefore be required to furnish us with further documents when we require further verification and authorization of your credit card payment.
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What is your refund policy?
We do not provide refund to you unless your application is denied by the bank. In this case, we would usually require the customer to provide us a copy of the letter issued by the banks informing the customer on his/her unsuccessful application.
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I do not have a credit card, do you accept other form of payment?
Yes, we do accept other payment methods such as western union or wire transfer, you will have to contact us prior to paying us via other modes of payment.
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Do you accept payment of credit card by fax?
Yes, this can be arranged but you need to contact our support team prior to doing so.
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How safe is your credit card payment system?
Our online payment system is secured by SSL encryption which is very safe for you to shop online. You can rest assure of the safety of your credit card information as we do test on the system on a regular basis to ensure proper security.
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Why are swiss bank accounts so popular?
There are a number of reasons as below:
Political stability - Switzerland is one of the most stable country in the world as it has not been at war since 1505 Bank secrecy - You get to enjoy complete secrecy on your account with a swiss bank as no information will be disclosed to anybody or government unless you are involved in criminal activities Stable currency - It is one of the most stable currency in the world in view of its strong economic background Internet banking - Swiss bank is one of the pioneers in the banking industry, therefore it offers high quality banking services especially with the advent of internet technology.
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Is my information safe with you or the bank?
We protect your information just like protecting our own money, you can be rest assured of a high level of information security system we use in order to protect all customer’s personal information.
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