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Alpian

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4.7

Our fees explained

The real problem with fees isn’t that they exist. The problem is that they are not always transparent. Our solution isn’t to ban fees. Instead, we built a digital-first banking model that puts less pressure on fees.

Alpian offeringOther Banks
Access to advisorsUsually from CHF 100'000 or 250'000 of Assets
Multi-currency account (4 currencies in 1 account)Usually CHF 3 per month (low average)
Foreign exchange Margin at 0.20%Usually between 1%-2%
Visa Metal Debit CardUsually CHF 50 per year
0.20% foreign exchange margin on card payments in EUR, USD, GBPUsually card provider foreign exchange margin (more than 2%)

The transparent cost of Alpian’s products and services

Every Alpian user is different and our fees reflect just that. Whether you’re a low or high-frequency user, Alpian helps you save money on fees over time. Discover our transparent breakdown of costs below.


(1 year period scenario)AlpianOther Banks*
One current accountIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 3 per month
Visa Debit cardIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 50 per year
Foreign exchange transactions for 30'000 CHFCHF 60 (0.20% fee)CHF 450 (based on 1.5% fee)
Alpian fee1CHF 45 per quarter-
TotalCHF 240 per yearCHF 536 per year
Savings for Alpian Customer
CHF 296 per year
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CHF 74 per quarter
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*This is an example. Please check with your current bank if you would like to compare prices and/fees.
1The Alpian fee of 45 CHF might be reduced or waived depending on the size of the account.
(1 year period scenario)AlpianOther Banks*
Three current accountsIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 9 per month
Visa Debit cardIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 50 per year
Foreign exchange transactions for 50'000 CHFCHF 100 (0.20% fee)CHF 750 (based on 1.5% fee)
Alpian fee1CHF 45 per quarter-
TotalCHF 280 per yearCHF 908 per year
Savings for Alpian Customer
CHF 628 per year
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CHF 157 per quarter
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*This is an example. Please check with your current bank if you would like to compare prices and/fees.
1The Alpian fee of 45 CHF might be reduced or waived depending on the size of the account.
(1 year period scenario)AlpianOther Banks*
Four current accountsIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 12 per month
Visa Debit cardIncluded in Alpian feeCHF 50 per year
Foreign exchange transactions for 100'000 CHFCHF 200 (0.20% fee)CHF 1'500 (based on 1.5% fee)
Alpian fee1CHF 45 per quarter-
TotalCHF 380 per yearCHF 1'694 per year
Savings for Alpian Customer
CHF 1'314 per year
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CHF 328.50 per quarter
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*This is an example. Please check with your current bank if you would like to compare prices and/fees.
1The Alpian fee of 45 CHF might be reduced or waived depending on the size of the account.
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