Guides

Welcome on ibani's blog! We make guides and articles with useful information for expats and cross-border workers about life, work and banking in Switzerland, and of course about currency exchange and money transfers.

OP, the Swiss pension fund system

OP, the Swiss pension fund system

Find out more about the purpose and function of the occupational pension plan (OP), the second of the three pillars of the Swiss retirement system.

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights?

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights?

You are working in Switzerland and your employer just put an end to your contract? Know your rights and what to do to get unemployment benefits.

OASI, the Swiss old age and survivor insurance

OASI, the Swiss old age and survivor insurance

What is the OASI? Discover in this guide the goals and the workings of the first pillar of the Swiss retirement and pension fund system.

The three pillars system

The three pillars system

Discover in this guide the Swiss retirement system and its three-pillar model including contributions to private and professional pension funds.

Work permits in Switzerland

Work permits in Switzerland

This guide presents Switzerland's several work permit categories for foreign workers, including the G permit for cross-border workers.

Finding a job in Switzerland

Finding a job in Switzerland

Looking for a job in Switzerland? Discover in this guide the main places where you can find quality job offers in Geneva and in Romandy area.

Public transports in Geneva

Public transports in Geneva

Just moved in the Geneva region? With this guide, find the most convenient transport for you to commute between your home and work in Geneva.

Opening a Swiss bank account for cross-border workers

You are a cross-border worker and you need to open a bank account in Switzerland? Find the best deal here with this comparison of the bank accounts available on the market.

CHF-EUR currency exchange guide

CHF-EUR currency exchange guide

Get the best CHF-EUR exchange rate of the moment with our comparison of the currency exchange providers available in Switzerland.

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