TBC Bank
Georgia · Personal Banking Personal multi-currency account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- GEL · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A personal account at one of Georgia’s largest banks: multi-currency, a debit card and remote account management. Non-resident applications are considered after the bank’s own review.
Bank of GeorgiaGeorgia · Personal Banking Personal multi-currency account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- GEL · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A personal account and card at a systemic Georgian bank. Non-residents pass the bank’s own review: the outcome depends on the client’s situation and proof of source of funds.
Ameriabank
Armenia · Personal Banking Personal multi-currency account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- Visit or remote scenarios — per current bank terms
A personal account at one of Armenia’s leading banks: multi-currency, a card and English-language online banking. Non-resident applications go through the bank’s internal procedure.
Emirates NBD
UAE · Personal Banking Resident personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; Emirates ID required
One of the UAE’s leading banks. The main scenario is a resident account with an Emirates ID: the resident visa and the account are handled as one project.
TBC BankGeorgia · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- GEL · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A current account for Georgian companies and certain foreign structures. The bank assesses the activity, the owners and the business’s economic ties to Georgia.
Bank of GeorgiaGeorgia · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- GEL · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
An account for operating companies in Georgia and international settlements. Structure and activity requirements are checked before filing.
Credo BankGeorgia · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- GEL · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A Georgian retail bank with a simpler product line. A working option for a second in-country account when the main one is already open at a systemic bank.
AmeriabankArmenia · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
An account for Armenian companies and international settlements. The bank reviews ownership, activity and counterparties before opening.
IDBankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A bank with strong digital service and international payment cards. Non-resident terms are checked before the project starts.
ArdshinbankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
One of Armenia’s larger banks with a full personal product line. Works as a main or backup account in the jurisdiction.
ACBA BankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A universal Armenian bank. Considered in projects where accounts are spread across several institutions in one country.
Halyk Bank
Kazakhstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KZT · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a local tax number (IIN)
Kazakhstan’s largest bank. Non-residents can apply after obtaining a local tax number (IIN) and an in-person visit: we handle the number as part of the service.
Freedom BankKazakhstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KZT · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; some remote scenarios per bank terms
The Freedom group’s bank with digital service and links to brokerage products. Non-resident terms are checked before the project.
Emirates NBDUAE · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
An account for UAE companies — mainland and freezone. The bank assesses the licence, real presence, turnover and settlement geography.
MashreqUAE · Personal Banking Resident personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; Emirates ID required
A UAE private-sector bank with strong digital service. Personal accounts open to residents; non-resident scenarios are checked individually.
MashreqUAE · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
Corporate accounts for UAE operating companies, including freezones. Applications pass an extended review of activity and counterparties.
ADCBUAE · Personal Banking Resident personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; Emirates ID required
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank: personal accounts and cards for UAE residents. A working alternative to Dubai banks within one project.
FABUAE · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
The UAE’s largest bank. Private banking serves clients with verifiable capital; entry thresholds and terms are agreed with the bank individually.
RAKBANKUAE · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A bank active with UAE small and medium business, including freezone companies. A practical option for a new operating business.
Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus · Personal Banking Personal account in the EU
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Visit or video identification — by product and client situation
A personal account in the European banking system: SEPA, a card and English-language service. The bank expects a clear client connection to Cyprus or the EU.
Bank of CyprusCyprus · Business Banking Corporate account in the EU
- Client
- Company, Holding
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
An account for Cypriot and foreign companies with European settlements. The bank reviews structure, activity and economic substance.
UBS
Switzerland · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Holding, Investment structure
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
Wealth storage and management in the Swiss jurisdiction. Every case passes an individual review: citizenship, residency and origin of capital are assessed together.
Julius BaerSwitzerland · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Investment structure
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
A specialised private bank: investment portfolios, custody and multi-currency structures for owners of capital.
LGT
Liechtenstein · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Holding, Investment structure
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Visit or remote scenarios — at the bank’s discretion
Liechtenstein private banking for family and holding structures. Particular focus on transparent source of funds and ownership structure.
Optima Bank
Kyrgyzstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit and full identification at a branch
One of Kyrgyzstan’s larger banks with international payment cards. Non-resident applications are considered at an in-person visit; requirements are checked before the project.
Bakai BankKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; some remote scenarios per current bank terms
A retail bank with strong digital service — one of the few in the country where remote scenarios for non-residents occur. Their availability is checked before the work starts.
KICBKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit and full identification at a branch
The Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank with international shareholders — traditionally one of the main options for foreign clients in the country.
KICBKyrgyzstan · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- Representative visit; certain steps possible by power of attorney
An account for Kyrgyz companies and structures with foreign ownership. The bank reviews activity, owners and account purpose before opening.
UnibankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
One of the Armenian banks most in demand with foreign clients: a retail line, cards and a clear non-resident procedure. Terms are checked before the project.
InecobankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A bank with strong digital service, popular with freelancers and small business. Suits everyday banking and receiving income from abroad.
EvocabankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; some remote scenarios per current bank terms
Armenia’s digital bank: the app, fast onboarding and one of the few in the country with occasional remote scenarios for non-residents. Their availability is checked before the project.
Converse BankArmenia · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- AMD · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A universal Armenian bank with a stable personal product line. Considered as a main or backup in-country account.
Bank CenterCreditKazakhstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KZT · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a local tax number (IIN)
One of the Kazakh banks most open to non-residents: international payment cards and a clear procedure given an IIN and an in-person visit.
ForteBankKazakhstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KZT · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a local tax number (IIN)
A universal Kazakh bank with developed retail. A working alternative to the largest players when spreading accounts between institutions.
Bereke BankKazakhstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KZT · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; in practice — with an employment contract with a Kazakh employer
The bank opens non-resident accounts given a confirmed Kazakhstan connection: in practice an employment contract with a local employer is required. Suits a narrow set of situations — applicability is checked in advance.
DemirBankKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit and full identification at a branch
Kyrgyzstan’s oldest foreign-capital bank, used to international clients. A stable option for the main in-country account.
MBANKKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- KGS · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; some remote scenarios per current bank terms
Kyrgyzstan’s digital bank — together with Bakai one of the few with occasional remote scenarios for non-residents. Their availability changes — checked before the work starts.
DenizBank
Turkey · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- TRY · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a Turkish tax number
Turkey’s most popular bank with foreigners: a clear non-resident procedure given a tax number. In practice the bank expects an initial deposit — the amount is confirmed before the project.
Ziraat BankasıTurkey · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- TRY · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a Turkish tax number
Turkey’s largest state bank with the widest network. A conservative procedure but maximum reliability within the jurisdiction.
VakıfBankTurkey · Personal Banking Personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- TRY · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a Turkish tax number
A Turkish state bank used to foreign clients — a frequent choice of property owners. The non-resident procedure is standard: a tax number and a visit.
İşbankTurkey · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- TRY · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a Turkish tax number
Turkey’s largest private bank: a full personal product line and developed online banking. Accepts foreign clients under the standard tax-number procedure.
Garanti BBVATurkey · Personal Banking Personal account and card
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- TRY · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; non-residents need a Turkish tax number
The BBVA group bank with strong digital service and English-language support. A convenient option for a foreigner living between Turkey and Europe.
WIO BankUAE · Business Banking Corporate account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- Digital onboarding for UAE companies — per current bank terms
The UAE digital bank built for business: branch-free onboarding for companies with a resident signatory. A fast working account for freezone and mainland.
CBDUAE · Personal Banking Resident personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; Emirates ID required
Commercial Bank of Dubai: resident accounts and cards with strong digital onboarding. A working alternative to the UAE’s largest retail banks.
ADIBUAE · Personal Banking Resident personal account
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Per bank requirements
- Currencies
- AED · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · No
- Opening
- In-person visit; Emirates ID required
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: Sharia-compliant banking, resident accounts and cards. The choice of clients who value the Islamic model.
Hellenic BankCyprus · Personal Banking Personal account in the EU
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
Cyprus’s second systemic bank, part of a major Greek group after the Eurobank merger. A full personal product line in the SEPA zone.
ASAstroBankCyprus · Personal Banking Personal account in the EU
- Client
- Individual
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
A smaller Cypriot bank flexible with international clients. Considered when systemic banks are overloaded or the country connection is still taking shape.
Eurobank CyprusCyprus · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Holding
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit / per current bank terms
The Eurobank group’s private banking in Cyprus: service for wealthier clients and holding structures in an EU jurisdiction.
PictetSwitzerland · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Investment structure
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
The Geneva private bank with over two centuries of history, a benchmark of large-capital management. Source of wealth requirements are the strictest.
Lombard OdierSwitzerland · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Investment structure
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
Geneva’s oldest partner-run private bank. Specialises in family wealth management and sustainable investment strategies.
CIM BanqueSwitzerland · Personal Banking Personal account in Switzerland
- Client
- Individual, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Remote opening with video identification — per current bank terms
A Geneva bank working with non-residents remotely: video identification instead of a visit and lower thresholds than classic private banking.
VP BankLiechtenstein · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Holding
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
Liechtenstein’s second-largest bank: private banking and solutions for intermediaries and family structures. An in-jurisdiction alternative to LGT.
Bendura BankLiechtenstein · Private Banking Private banking
- Client
- Private client / HNWI, Holding
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- CHF · USD · EUR
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- In-person visit; entry thresholds per bank requirements
A boutique Liechtenstein bank historically focused on international clients and structures. More flexible than large players in non-standard cases.
Wise
United Kingdom · Payment institution Multi-currency account and card
- Client
- Individual, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Fully remote; availability depends on the country of residence
A licensed payment institution: a multi-currency account with EUR, USD and GBP details, a card and low transfer fees. Availability follows the country of residence, not citizenship.
Revolut Business
Lithuania · Payment institution Business account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Fully remote; for companies from supported jurisdictions
A settlement setup for EEA and UK companies: a European IBAN, corporate cards and multi-currency accounts with fully remote onboarding.
PayseraLithuania · Payment institution Business account
- Client
- Company, Entrepreneur
- Residency
- Non-resident possible
- Currencies
- EUR · USD · GBP
- Card · SWIFT · SEPA
- Yes · Yes · Yes
- Opening
- Fully remote; per the institution’s current terms
A Lithuanian payment institution: a European IBAN and SEPA payments with remote onboarding. A working operational setup while the main bank account is being opened.
