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Article #234: Swiss Offshore Bank Accounts

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Swiss bank accounts have a long history amounts.
of excellent personal service and high Q12. What are the running costs?
levels of secrecy. The Swiss bank A. Swiss banks typically have premium
accounts provided by this leading Swiss fees.....but...this Swiss bank has
bank are excellent. exceptionally low fees - no fees if you
ABOUT THE BANK have more than 10,000 Swiss francs/US
You can pay earnings, salary, and revenue dollars/Euros. Otherwise just 3 Swiss
or in fact any money into your offshore Francs a month.
account by bank transfer...it's that Q13. How do I access my money?
easy! You can then watch your wealth grow A. You can transfer money in and out of
and when it comes to withdrawing your your account to any other account by
monies, you can transfer money whenever Wire. You need a bank account in your
you want. name to wire into. This is for your own
PRODUCTS security. Withdrawals are normally
You no longer do you need to be a credited to your account within 24 to 48
millionaire to open and run Swiss bank hours depending on the time of day your
accounts. There is just a $50 minimum instructions are received. This is not a
balance. There are no fees to Wire money checking account.
in and low fees ($15) to transfer money Q14. How long will it take to open an
out. You can transfer money in and out of offshore account?
your account without notice. A. We can set up an offshore account in
This Swiss bank offers FREE offshore 24 to 48 hours.
currency dealing in US Dollars, Euros and Q15. What other products are there?
Swiss Francs. A. There are a range of investment
ACCOUNT HIGHLIGHTSo Open a Swiss bank products including savings and currency
account online from almost anywhere in dealing. You can conduct foreign currency
the world.o Guaranteed privacy - your transactions between your accounts by
details are securely stored.o Easy logging on and clicking "Buy and Sell
access: your money is always available - Currencies". These transactions are free,
no notice required.o All accounts opened and you may conduct as many as you wish.
promptly, usually within 7 days.o Q16. How can I pay?
Diversification: You can maintain A. For more information on how to pay
liquidity in three major currencies: click here
Swiss francs, Euros, and US dollars.o You Q17. Which currencies can I pay with?
can wire money in and out of the account A. At this moment in time we only accept
to any other bank account in the world.o US Dollars, GBP Pounds Sterling and Euros
Free online banking available.o $50 for our services.
minimum balance required.o No minimum or Q18. Are there any other fees?
maximum withdrawal limits.o Attractive A. There are no other opening fees. There
interest rates paid on your account on are modest fees if you wish to wire funds
every dollar, euro or dollar.o The Bank out of your account ($15 per Wire). There
is a fully licensed Swiss bank (since are no running fees if you have more than
1995) and supervised by the Swiss Federal 10,000 Swiss francs/US dollars/Euros.
Banking Commission.o Safety and security: Otherwise just 3 Swiss Francs a month.
You get the safety and advantages of a Q19. Can I live outside Switzerland and
Swiss bank even if you're not in still have an account?
Switzerland. All communication is A. Yes. Most countries are approved.
strongly encrypted. Withdrawals only Q20. What is the credit rating of the
occur to a bank account in your name.o No bank?
charges for currency dealing or foreign A. The bank has been rated by both the
exchange dealings.o Friendly and international rating agency, Dun &
approachable Swiss bank. Bradstreet (D & B), and the Swiss rating
Q1. Where is the bank located and is it a agency, Creditreform. Their D & B rating
real Swiss Bank? is 3A1, with a score of 96 out of 100
A. The bank is a fully licensed Swiss (average banking industry 77). Their
bank (since 1995), supervised by the Creditreform rating is 190 (100 = highest
Swiss Federal Banking Commission. It is a rating, 600 = lowest rating).
Zurich-based Swiss Internet bank. Q21. Can I conduct stock-exchange
Q2. How safe is my money in the bank? transactions via the bank?
A. You get the safety and advantages of a A. No
Swiss bank even if you're not in Q22. After I open an account, can I
Switzerland. All communication is change the name of the account name?
strongly encrypted. Withdrawals only A. For security reasons you cannot change
occur to a bank account in your name. the name of the account.
Your money is safe in Switzerland, Q23. Why do I have to make the first
especially due to three institutions: the deposit with my credit card?
Swiss Federal Banking Commission, the A. Swiss banking regulations require the
Swiss National Bank, and the Swiss positive verification of each customer's
Bankers Association. The Swiss Federal identity, and using a credit card helps
Banking Commission is the official Swiss serve that means. Please note you will
banking authority, which is in charge of need to be a holder of a Visa, Eurocard
the supervision of Swiss banks. The Swiss or Mastercard to order this product
National Bank is the central bank of Q24. Why can't I make an opening deposit
Switzerland. The Swiss Bankers of more than 50 Swiss francs, 50 Euros,
Association is the official association or 50 US Dollars?
of Swiss banks. A. The bank has set these limits in
Q3. Will my banking be private? consultation with the Swiss Federal
A. Absolutely, the bank follows Banking Commission for security and
Switzerland's traditional banking privacy regulatory reasons, and to prevent money
embodied by Swiss banks. laundering.
Q4. Can I operate a corporate or personal Q25. Will the Swiss franc still exist
account? after the introduction of the Euro in
A. Personal accounts only. 2002?
Q5. Can I have a numbered account? A. Yes.
A. Unfortunately, you cannot have a Q26. Can I have my salary directly
numbered account with this bank, but we deposited in my Account?
can introduce you to a bank outside A. Yes. Just tell your employer to wire
Switzerland, which can open you a the money directly into your Account,
numbered account. Numbered Accounts using the deposit instructions that you
information. will be given.
Q6. Do I have to declare the opening of Q27. Is it possible to use the Account
an offshore bank account? for loans? Can I go into debit on my
A. No. You should follow your domestic Account?
law, but in truth, there is little chance A. No. you can only withdraw up to the
of authorities finding such information amount of your current credit balance on
out unless you choose to advise them. your Account.
Q7. Which currencies can I hold funds in? Q28. Can I use an Account to pay my
A. US Dollars, Swiss Francs, or Euros. bills?
The bank offers excellent exchange rates. A. No. Accounts are not intended for bill
Q8. What identification do I need? paying. You can transfer money only into
A. All you need to open the account is a one of your Withdrawal Accounts (an
credit card. 50 units of your currency account in your name at another bank).
will be deducted from your credit card You should consider this Swiss gem a nest
and paid into your account. This is to egg account.
confirm your identification. Q29. Why can't I send a check or cash?
Q9. Can I run accounts online? A. The bank doesn't accept checks or cash
A. Yes. in order to keep their costs low and
Q10. How secure is online banking? therefore be able to offer you attractive
A. It is worth pointing out that although interest rates and advantageous
there have been a number of high- profile conditions.
scares, as of January 2002, there has not Q30. Do I have to visit the bank?
been a single case of an online saver A. New Swiss banking regulations that
losing money through cyber-fraud. Online came into effect July 1, 2001, require
banks use the latest high-tech online customers to appear at the bank in person
security. Online banking uses a variety to verify their identity within three
of security measures to protect your months of exceeding an account balance of
account and details. One such security 500,000 Swiss francs or the equivalent,
measure is the use of secure connections or depositing a cumulative amount of more
between your computer and the bank's than 500,000 within the time period of
computer. This involves both computers one month.
exchanging security numbers in sequence. ========================================
The two computers then encode and decode =====
their messages. When you close the Offshore Boom
browser, the session is closed and cannot "...easy access offshore banking and
be reopened, until you sign in again. asset protection"
This is very secure. "Learn from the mistakes of others. You
Q11. What is the minimum balance? can't live long enough tomake them all
A. There is no minimum balance and there yourself." - anon.
are no minimum or maximum withdrawal






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