Cantonal Banks
The 24 Cantonal Banks are modern, independent institutions that are required to be managed in accordance with proper business principles. They are either 100% or majority-owned by the cantons. Consequently, they differ from one another in their legal and organisational structure.
The history of the Cantonal Banks goes back more than a hundred years.
They have been offering low-cost loans and secure investment
opportunities since the 19th century. The individual Cantonal Banks
operate primarily in the market of their home canton, where many of
them are the market leaders.
The Cantonal Banks recognise their social and economic responsibility
towards their customers, employees and sponsoring cantons. All the
Cantonal Banks together account for around 30% of banking business in
Switzerland and have a combined balance sheet total of more than 300
billion Swiss francs.
Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Accounts
- The balance sheets and profit & loss accounts of the 24 Cantonal Banks as at 31.12.2009 as a PDF download (in German, 54 KB)
Group profile
- Group profile (PDF, 546 KB): The Cantonal Banks, their history, their main activities and distinguishing characteristics.
- The Cantonal Banks in figures (in German, PDF, 430 KB): The key statistics (as at 31.12.2009), adresses and legal form of the individual Banks.
- Profile of the administrative office (in German, PDF, 747 KB): The administative office of the Association of Swiss Cantonal Banks; an overview.
Annual reports
- The latest annual reports of the 24 Cantonal Banks as PDF downloads.
Cash from any Cantonal Bank
Every Cantonal Bank also has a national presence through its membership of the Cantonal Banks Group. This has many advantages – not least for the Bank's customers. For instance, with around 1,250 Bancomat cash machines, the Cantonal Banks have an extensive network of ATMs in Switzerland. Customers can withdraw cash in Swiss francs free of charge throughout Switzerland at the ATMs of any Cantonal Bank. There is an agreement to that effect between the Banks setting out regulations governing this facility.
There is a similar agreement covering business done over the counter. For a small fee customers can pay in or withdraw cash throughout Switzerland at any Cantonal Bank.
The Cantonal Bank of your choice
The many and varied services and products offered by the Cantonal Banks can be individually tailored to your needs. Visit the website of your Cantonal Bank and find out about the wide range of products on offer.
Brand name campaign
Under the slogan «Growing together», the Cantonal Banks are running a
strong umbrella brand name campaign. Further info and the latest TV
commercials.
Publications
Information on the Cantonal Banks and Network Partners and the world in which they
operate can be found in the profiles, studies and publications.
Addresses
Main addresses at a glance:
- Cantonal Bank addresses
- Network Partner addresses
Contact
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