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Saving has never been easier
Unbeatable currency exchange rates
0.2% on weekdays and 0.5% on weekends for transactions in Swiss francs, Euros, British pounds, and US dollars. Our clients saved on average CHF 14.90 per transaction.* Learn more.
One bank account, 4 currencies
Manage all your currencies in one place. Make payments and other transactions in CHF, EUR, GBP, and USD absolutely free of charge with your own multi-currency account. Learn more.
Up to 1.50% annual interest rates
Start earning quick returns on your savings with our high interest rates. Get up to 1.5% on deposits from CHF 50,001 to 1 million, and 1% for smaller amounts. Learn more.
Free for 6 months
Test it for yourself at no cost for 6 months. Afterwards, the quarterly account management fee can be eliminated by hitting a balance of CHF 50,000. Learn more.
Open an account to get a CHF 100 start credit
Open an Alpian account by the end of February and receive a CHF 100 start credit. Simply use the code 'TICINO' in the 'Referral Code' field when opening your account. Deposit at least CHF 100, and complete a minimum of three card transactions within six months. The CHF 100 bonus will be credited within 30 days after your third debit card transaction.
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7 top currency exchange services in Switzerland
How does Alpian compare?
| Top providers | Amount received in EUR for converting CHF 10,000 | Difference in EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Alpian | 10,352 | 0 |
| Exchangemarket.ch | 10,332 | -20 |
| Ibani | 10,328 | -24 |
| Wise | 10,323 | -29 |
| B-Sharpe | 10,323 | -29 |
| CurrencyFair | 10,316 | -36 |
| Revolut | 10,263 | -89 |
| Postfinance | 10,247 | -105 |
Source: Alpian's "Comparative analysis on exchange rates". Data from November 2023
CHF 100 and a free bank account in less than 10 minutes
Step 1
Download the Alpian app.
Step 2
Enter the reference code 'TICINO' when opening your account.
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Make a deposit of at least CHF 100 and 3 payments with your debit card to receive your CHF 100 start credit.
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Frequently asked questions
The CHF 100 will be credited within 30 days following the completion of the third debit card transaction.
You will receive the welcome bonus if you meet the following requirements:
- Deposit at least CHF 100, and complete a minimum of three card transactions within six months.
- Use the code 'TICINO' during account opening.
- Open the Alpian account by the 25th of March 2024.
You can find a complete overview of our fees here.
High fees for paying and sending money abroad are frustrating. Alpian puts an end to those exorbitant commissions and unfavourable rates by offering foreign exchange capabilities with one of the lowest rates in the Swiss market: 0.20% on weekdays.
This nominal markup isn’t about profit; it’s solely to cover the costs of the exchange process. At Alpian, we believe in charging only when a service requires our expert intervention.
Test it for free for 6 months and receive CHF 100
Experience the advantage of Alpian's favourable rates
Download the app and enter the code 'TICINO' when opening your account.
Make a deposit of at least CHF 100 and 3 payments with your debit card to receive your CHF 100 start credit.