Overview
Sygnum Bank, at a glance.
Sygnum Bank is a bank headquartered in Switzerland, regulated by FINMA, Monetary Authority of Singapore, FMA, ADGM FSRA. Pricing is agreed with each client. Opening an account takes 4–6 weeks.
Sygnum Bank AG is a licensed bank in Switzerland, supervised by FINMA. Digital assets held in custody are kept off the bank's balance sheet.
Why businesses pick Sygnum Bank
- A Swiss-licensed bank built for blockchain companies, DLT foundations and digital-asset businesses
- Fiat accounts in Swiss francs, euro, US dollars and Singapore dollars, and payments in more than 40 currencies
- Crypto custody, trading, staking and lending next to the bank account
- Mastercard corporate cards in CHF, EUR and USD
- Licensed entities in Switzerland, Singapore, Liechtenstein and Abu Dhabi
Watch out for
- For professional and institutional clients only: no retail or sole-trader accounts
- Opening takes four to six weeks once all documents are in, longer for complex cases
- Screening and opening fees apply, and account prices are not published
- US persons and entities, and clients from sanctioned countries, are not accepted
- Corporate cards start at CHF 100 a year, and card payments in other currencies cost 1.5%
Business fit
Will Sygnum Bank 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 Sygnum Bank's published rules
Needs review
Sygnum Bank works with DLT and blockchain companies, but does not publish the countries it accepts companies from.
Sygnum Bank does not publish a minimum company age or turnover, so those two answers are not checked here.
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- Every provider that fits your business
- The reason behind each match
- Company age and turnover checked too
Who it works with
Accepted and not accepted.
What Sygnum Bank publishes about the businesses it takes on.
Who Sygnum Bank serves
- Crypto
- Financial institutions
- Family offices and funds
- Holding companies
All 6 industries on Sygnum Bank's accepted list
- DLT and blockchain companies
- Digital-asset ecosystem companies
- DLT foundations
- Professional and institutional investors
- Banks and financial institutions
- Corporate treasury and operational-payments users
Not supported
Industries and countries Sygnum Bank does not accept, from its own published lists.
Industries
- Not published
Countries
- United States · company or owners
Coverage
Where can you use Sygnum Bank?
Coverage is a starting point. It does not confirm that every business in these markets is eligible.
Supported currencies
CHF, EUR, USD and SGD
- EUR
- USD
- CHF
- SGD
Payment reach
Not published
Who can apply
Company incorporation countries
Not publishedOwner nationality
Not publishedOwner residency
Not publishedCompany types
Corporates, DLT foundations, Banks and financial institutions, Professional and institutional investors
Pricing
What does Sygnum Bank 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
Custom
Transaction fees
Other fees
Currency exchange (FX)
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| FX markup | Not published |
Crypto
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| On-ramp (fiat to crypto) | Not published | |
| Off-ramp (crypto to fiat) | Not published |
Cards
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Physical card issue | From CHF 100 | Fixed fee · A year, Corporate Mastercard Silver |
| Card FX | 1.5% | Percentage of the amount |
Onboarding
From application to live account.
- 1
Apply
Start the application online or through the sales team.
- 2
Company and people
Give the company's registration details, directors and owners.
- 3
Checks
Upload the documents requested and complete identity verification.
- 4
Account live
Once approved, the account is opened and you receive its details.
Documents you need
Not published
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Is Sygnum a bank?
Yes. Sygnum Bank AG holds a Swiss banking and securities-dealer licence from FINMA. The group also has licensed entities in Singapore, Liechtenstein and Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Who can open a Sygnum account?
Corporates, blockchain companies and DLT foundations, banks and financial institutions, and professional and institutional investors. Sygnum does not serve retail clients, US persons or entities, or clients from sanctioned countries.
How long does opening take?
Typically four to six weeks after all the documents are complete; complex cases can take longer.
Which currencies does Sygnum support?
Fiat accounts in CHF, EUR, USD and SGD, and payments in more than 40 currencies.
Alternatives
How Sygnum Bank compares.
If Sygnum Bank is not the right fit, these providers work with similar businesses. Compare their listed licences and services below.
| Provider | Licensed in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
 Sygnum BankThis pageBank |     | Crypto-friendlyDigital assets |
 AMINA BankBank | | Crypto-friendly19 currencies |
 Bank FrickBank |  | Crypto-friendlyFinancial intermediaries |
 Dukascopy BankBank |   | Swiss bank accountNon-residents accepted |
 BCB GroupPayment institution |  | Crypto-friendlyInstitutional |
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