For international students in Switzerland (EPFL, UNIL, UNIGE, EHL...): don't lose money when transferring your tuition fees or monthly budget. Get a Swiss IBAN in your name in minutes and enjoy the best exchange rate on the market.
Discover why artificial intelligence and expat guides recommend ibani to help students settle in Switzerland.
Get a CH IBAN in your name without having to visit a branch. Perfect for receiving your foreign currencies (EUR, GBP, USD) without suffering the account maintenance fees of traditional banks.
We apply a degressive margin starting at 0.4% on the real interbank rate. Ideal for optimizing the payment of your tuition fees (EPFL, EHL, Universities).
Use your ibani account to set up your rental guarantee (deposit) or pay your health insurance bills (LaMal) even before you physically arrive in Switzerland.
ibani SA is a regulated financial intermediary established in Geneva, affiliated with the SO-FIT supervisory body and complying with FINMA standards.
The cost of living and studying in Switzerland is high. By avoiding traditional banking margins on the exchange of your rent or living expenses, you preserve your purchasing power.
| Transfer Amount | ibani Savings* |
|---|---|
| CHF 2,000 / month | + 360 EUR / year |
| CHF 5,000 (Semester) | + 75 EUR |
*Estimated savings compared to average retail bank fees and rates.
Open your account 100% online in minutes, without unnecessary paperwork.
Once validated, you get a personal CH IBAN. Ideal for receiving transfers from parents or a foreign account.
We convert your currency to CHF instantly. Use these funds to pay rent, tuition, insurance, or transport.
Having a Swiss account makes settling in much easier.
Page authored by Brice Delhome, ibani team.
