Become a customer using your smartphone

As a new customer, it’s easy to open a banking package with account and cards via the PostFinance App. No more paperwork and visits to the branch for personal identification. You can access your online banking in just a few minutes – with the PostFinance App and on your computer.

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Open an account yourself – without paper and in a few minutes

    • Identify yourself with ID and face scan
    • Sign documents digitally
    • No more paper and visits to the branch to identify yourself
    • Activate your login directly in the app
    • Use online banking right away after opening an account – on your computer or with the app
    • Receive your cards by post in just a few days

Six steps to opening your account

You start your customer relationship directly with the PostFinance App. This digital method allows you to open your account quickly and easily. Your login for online banking is then also activated in the PostFinance App. You can log in to e-finance via the app.

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  • Step 1: Select banking package and credit card

    Choose a suitable banking package with account, PostFinance Card and online banking. A savings account to get you started and a credit card are included on request. You can open additional products later in just a few steps in your online banking.

  • Step 2: Scan your ID

    Use your smartphone camera to take a photo of your identity card or passport. Your details will be registered automatically.

  • Step 3: Do a face scan

    You can identify yourself easily and securely with a face scan. You can be assured of the highest security standards for the handling of your data.

  • Step 4: Sign the contract digitally

    Enter your personal details, read through the account opening documents at your leisure and sign them using the app.

  • Step 5: Set up login

    PostFinance opens your account in a few seconds and activates your login in the PostFinance App. You can then use your online banking at home on your computer or while on the go.

  • Step 6: Enjoy using your card

    You will receive your PostFinance Card and optional credit card by post within a few days.

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Preconditions

  • You do not yet have a PostFinance account
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are opening the account for yourself
  • You are domiciled in Switzerland
  • You are liable for tax only in Switzerland
  • You have a smartphone (iOS or Android)

Open account now yourself

Open your new PostFinance account with card and online banking in just a few minutes. You avoid using paper and save time – without having to identify yourself personally in a branch.

Order the account opening documents using the form if you have particular needs (partner account, domicile abroad) or if you use a different operating system on your smartphone.