Overview
Maerki Baumann, at a glance.
Maerki Baumann is a bank (swiss private bank) headquartered in Switzerland, regulated by FINMA, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM). The company behind Maerki Baumann is Maerki Baumann & Co. AG. Pricing is agreed with each client. Opening an account takes 3–5 days.
A Swiss bank: client deposits are protected by esisuisse up to CHF 100,000 per client.
Why businesses pick Maerki Baumann
- A licensed Swiss bank, family-owned since 1932, with a corporate offer for blockchain and crypto companies
- Corporate payment accounts in the common fiat currencies, with crypto wallets and custody in one place
- Debit and credit cards and e-banking with mobile app
- Video identification from home takes about five minutes
- Also has a licensed branch in Abu Dhabi (ADGM) for professional clients
Watch out for
- Sales-led: you arrange the account through a consultation
- No prices, currency list or account details are published
- No eligibility, country or company-type rules published
- No prohibited-industries list published
- No Trustpilot profile
Business fit
Will Maerki Baumann accept your business?
Four quick answers. Where your company is registered and what it does rule a provider in or out faster than anything else.
Based on Maerki Baumann's published rules
Needs review
Maerki Baumann works with Blockchain and crypto companies, but does not publish the countries it accepts companies from.
Maerki Baumann does not publish a minimum company age or turnover, so those two answers are not checked here.
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Who it works with
Accepted and not accepted.
What Maerki Baumann publishes about the businesses it takes on.
Who Maerki Baumann serves
- Crypto
- Startups and SMEs
- Professional services
- Financial institutions
All 6 industries on Maerki Baumann's accepted list
- Blockchain and crypto companies
- Start-ups
- Entrepreneurs (business owners)
- Lawyers and fiduciaries
- External asset managers
- Institutional clients
Not supported
Industries and countries Maerki Baumann does not accept, from its own published lists.
Industries
- Not published
Countries
- Not published
Coverage
Where can you use Maerki Baumann?
Coverage is a starting point. It does not confirm that every business in these markets is eligible.
Supported currencies
Common fiat currencies
No currency list is published.
Payment reach
Not published
Who can apply
Company incorporation countries
Not publishedOwner nationality
Not publishedOwner residency
Not publishedCompany types
Not publishedPricing
What does Maerki Baumann cost?
Look beyond the monthly fee. Your total cost depends on how many transfers you make, where they go and how much you convert.
Account cost
Opening fee
Not published
Monthly fee
Not published
Corporate account (price on request)
Custom
Transaction fees
Other fees
Currency exchange (FX)
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| FX markup | Not published |
Onboarding
From application to live account.
Opening an account typically takes three to five business days.
- 1
Consultation
Contact the Tech Banking team or request a consultation with a client adviser.
- 2
Identification
Identify yourself by video from home, at the Zurich office, or with an ID certified by a notary or Swiss post office.
- 3
Account live
You receive e-banking login details and set up e-banking.
Documents you need
Not published
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Is Maerki Baumann a bank?
Yes. Maerki Baumann & Co. AG is a Swiss private bank in Zurich on FINMA's list of authorised banks. Deposits are protected by esisuisse up to CHF 100,000 per client.
Can a company open an account with Maerki Baumann?
Its ARCHIP Corporate offer includes business and capital payment accounts in the common fiat currencies for blockchain and crypto companies, arranged through its Tech Banking team. It publishes no eligibility rules.
How much does it cost?
Prices are not published; the bank says it agrees terms for its services with each client.
Does Maerki Baumann hold crypto?
Yes. FINMA licensed the bank to trade and hold in custody cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, and its corporate offer includes wallets and staking.
Alternatives
How Maerki Baumann compares.
If Maerki Baumann is not the right fit, these providers work with similar businesses. Compare their listed licences and services below.
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|---|---|---|
| Maerki BaumannThis pageBank (Swiss private bank) |   | Crypto-friendlySwiss bank account |
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