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Corporate services

Bank accounts abroad forcompanies and owners

We match you with a bank or payment institution that will actually accept your case, prepare the file and manage the opening until the account works. We start from the task — payments, currencies, counterparty countries — and only then name the bank.

Discuss your task
  • We check acceptance before filing, not after
  • We prepare the banking file and handle compliance questions
  • Confidentiality by default

Direction finder

The catalogue shows registration terms, taxes and what each jurisdiction is usually chosen for.

01 / The service

How we approach account opening

The account is the narrowest part of any international structure: a company takes a week to register, while an unprepared account application can drag on for months. So we start from your situation — who pays whom and for what — and match an institution that accepts it.

01

Acceptance beats brand

A famous bank name is useless if it does not take your case. First we assess where the application will realistically pass, then compare terms.

02

The file decides the outcome

Banks decline not because of the amount but because of an unclear money story. We build a file that answers compliance questions before they are asked.

03

A bank is not the only option

For settlements a licensed payment institution is often faster and cheaper. We say honestly when a classic bank is unnecessary.

04

The account lives beyond the application

We help with periodic reviews, document updates and bank queries after opening — the account has to work, not merely open.

02 / Situations

When clients come to us

Typical situations that start the work. If you recognise yours — we will unpack it at a consultation.

An account for a new company

The company is registered but cannot operate without an account for contracts and payments.

A bank said no

An application was declined or an account closed. We identify the reason and choose an institution that fits your situation.

Payments keep getting stuck

Incoming transfers hang in compliance, currency payments bounce. You need a bank used to your geography.

A personal account abroad

For living, children’s education, property or proof of funds for residency.

Private banking

Capital has grown and needs a home: deposits, investments, custody.

A backup account

The business depends on a single bank. We build a reserve setup in another jurisdiction before a blockage, not after.

04 / Catalogue

Banks and account opening solutions

Compare banks by account type, residency requirements, currencies, opening format and client situation. The current terms of a specific institution are verified before the project starts.

What you need

Solutions: 56 of 56

TBC BankGeorgia · Personal Banking

Personal multi-currency account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bank of GeorgiaGeorgia · Personal Banking

Personal multi-currency account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
AmeriabankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal multi-currency account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Emirates NBDUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
TBC BankGeorgia · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bank of GeorgiaGeorgia · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Credo BankGeorgia · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
AmeriabankArmenia · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
IDBankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ArdshinbankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ACBA BankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Halyk BankKazakhstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Freedom BankKazakhstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Emirates NBDUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
MashreqUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
MashreqUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ADCBUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
FABUAE · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
RAKBANKUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bank of CyprusCyprus · Personal Banking

Personal account in the EU

  • ACCOUNT
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bank of CyprusCyprus · Business Banking

Corporate account in the EU

  • BUSINESS
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
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.

from €4,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
UBSSwitzerland · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Julius BaerSwitzerland · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
LGTLiechtenstein · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Optima BankKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bakai BankKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
  • REMOTE
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
KICBKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
KICBKyrgyzstan · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
UnibankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
InecobankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
EvocabankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • REMOTE
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Converse BankArmenia · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bank CenterCreditKazakhstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ForteBankKazakhstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bereke BankKazakhstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
DemirBankKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
MBANKKyrgyzstan · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • REMOTE
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
DenizBankTurkey · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Ziraat BankasıTurkey · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
VakıfBankTurkey · Personal Banking

Personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
İşbankTurkey · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Garanti BBVATurkey · Personal Banking

Personal account and card

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €2,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
WIO BankUAE · Business Banking

Corporate account

  • BUSINESS
  • REMOTE
  • SWIFT
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.

from €5,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
CBDUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
ADIBUAE · Personal Banking

Resident personal account

  • ACCOUNT
  • CARD
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Hellenic BankCyprus · Personal Banking

Personal account in the EU

  • ACCOUNT
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • CARD
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.

from €3,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
AstroBankCyprus · Personal Banking

Personal account in the EU

  • ACCOUNT
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
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.

from €3,000BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Eurobank CyprusCyprus · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
PictetSwitzerland · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Lombard OdierSwitzerland · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
CIM BanqueSwitzerland · Personal Banking

Personal account in Switzerland

  • ACCOUNT
  • REMOTE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
VP BankLiechtenstein · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Bendura BankLiechtenstein · Private Banking

Private banking

  • PRIVATE
  • SWIFT
  • SEPA
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.

Priced after a preliminary checkTerms verified: 19.08.2026
WiseUnited Kingdom · Payment institution

Multi-currency account and card

  • EMI
  • SEPA
  • REMOTE
  • 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.

from €1,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
Revolut BusinessLithuania · Payment institution

Business account

  • EMI
  • SEPA
  • REMOTE
  • BUSINESS
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.

from €1,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026
PayseraLithuania · Payment institution

Business account

  • EMI
  • SEPA
  • REMOTE
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.

from €1,500BRIDGES GLOBAL serviceTerms verified: 19.08.2026

Selecting a banking solution for your situation

A 30-minute consultation: we take your situation — payments, currencies, history — and name the institutions where the application will realistically pass.

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05 / Cost

What the cost depends on

There is no flat fee and cannot be: four things define the scope.

Situation and geography

Counterparty countries, currencies and the type of business define which institutions will even consider the application.

File readiness

If documents on structure and source of funds are in order, the work is shorter. Building the file from scratch takes longer.

Applicant history

Past refusals, closed accounts and a public footprint need separate work before filing.

Number of setups

One account, or a main plus a backup in different jurisdictions — the scope differs several-fold.

We quote after a short consultation: an honest estimate is impossible without understanding your situation. Institution fees and minimum balances are their terms — we show them before the start.

06 / How it works

How the work runs

The sequence is the same for a bank and a payment institution; only the depth of checks differs.

STEP 1

Consultation and situation

We unpack the business, payments, currencies and history, and say at once which directions will not take the case.

One meeting

STEP 2

Shortlist of institutions

Two or three options with terms and onboarding routes. The decision stays with you.

A few working days

STEP 3

Banking file

We assemble documents on structure, activity and source of funds — in the language compliance understands.

STEP 4

Filing and bank questions

We file, answer requests and prepare you for the banker interview where needed.

STEP 5

Opening and set-up

The account is open: we help with access, payments and the rules the bank will apply to your transactions going forward.

The opening decision always belongs to the institution. Preparation raises the odds; nobody can promise a result on a bank’s behalf.

08 / Questions

Answers to common questions

No, and nobody can: the institution decides. We verify acceptance before filing and never take an application where there is no chance — that is what managing the outcome means.

For settlements a licensed payment institution is often enough: faster, cheaper, fully remote. A bank is for storing capital, credit and status tasks. Frequently the right answer is both.

Depends on the direction: payment institutions — fully remote, some banks — by video, private banking usually requires a visit. It is marked on the catalogue cards.

A document pack on structure, activity and source of funds, built in the logic of compliance questions. With a ready file the application moves faster and with fewer queries.

No, but the reason must be understood before a new filing: a second refusal complicates the record. We analyse what the bank disliked, strengthen the file and choose a fitting institution.

A payment institution — from a few days; a bank — from two weeks to two months depending on the jurisdiction and the client’s situation. Reference points are in the catalogue above.

Yes: from an everyday account for living and children’s education to private banking. A personal account often pairs with residency — one team runs both.

The account needs upkeep: periodic reviews, document updates, payment rules. That is a separate support service — it removes the risk of blockages.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Tell us what outcome your family needs

We will design a solution for your case, choose the country and the right status, and take the whole process through to the result.

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Anna Kovalevskaya, lead lawyer at BRIDGES GLOBAL
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer, citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice