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Cryptocurrencies

You can also trade cryptocurrencies with us as well as traditional securities. We make it possible for you to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum and also manage your access credentials. Place your orders for cryptocurrencies 24/7 via your eBanking or your ZKB Mobile Banking app, quickly and easily.

Trading cryptocurrencies

Take advantage of our straightforward cryptocurrency service. We are at your disposal as a trustworthy partner.

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Benefits of our service

Quick and easy

Enter your orders for buying or selling cryptocurrencies directly and easily via eBanking or in your Mobile Banking app – any day of the week, anytime.

Straightforward access

You do not have to set up and manage a wallet – a kind of digital wallet for managing cryptocurrencies – yourself. We’ll take care of this for you.

Securely stored

We store the access credentials required for your cryptocurrencies, ensuring that you can access them.

Stay informed

The cryptocurrencies you hold are continuously displayed in your portfolio overview in eBanking and the ZKB Mobile Banking app.

Quick and easy

Enter your orders for buying or selling cryptocurrencies directly and easily via eBanking or in your Mobile Banking app – any day of the week, anytime.

Securely stored

We store the access credentials required for your cryptocurrencies, ensuring that you can access them.

Straightforward access

You do not have to set up and manage a wallet – a kind of digital wallet for managing cryptocurrencies – yourself. We’ll take care of this for you.

Stay informed

The cryptocurrencies you hold are continuously displayed in your portfolio overview in eBanking and the ZKB Mobile Banking app.

Trade the following cryptocurrencies

You can trade the following cryptocurrencies with us:

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the first decentralised cryptocurrency, built on blockchain technology. It was launched in 2009.

Factsheet (PDF, 125 KB)

Ethereum

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, enables the development and execution of programmes (dApps) and smart contracts, among other functionalities.

Factsheet (PDF, 126 KB)

How our service works

Trading cryptocurrencies with us is as simple and convenient as ever, using eBanking or the ZKB Mobile Banking app – available 24/7. Your cryptocurrencies are recorded in your securities custody account, giving you a clear and comprehensive overview of your investments at all times.

With us, you can rely on a trusted partner. You do not need to open your own wallet, as we manage your cryptocurrency holdings on your behalf. This ensures you are protected against the risk of losing your access credentials.

Requirements for trading cryptocurrencies

  • Only clients domiciled in Switzerland are eligible to trade cryptocurrencies. US persons are excluded from this service.
  • You must hold a ZKB securities custody account and have a valid ZKB execution-only agreement.
  • You have signed the Agreement on the Trading and Custody of Cryptocurrencies and acknowledged the associated risk disclosure.
  • You have signed the «Declaration of consent disclosure».

Restrictions

Cryptocurrencies can be purchased only in US dollars (USD). If a transaction is placed in CHF or another currency, it will be converted into USD. It is currently not possible to transfer cryptocurrencies to the bank or have them delivered by the bank. Cryptocurrencies also cannot be used for payment purposes. Additional services such as staking are not available at this time.

The service is limited to execution-only transactions, with no advisory services provided by ZKB. Cryptocurrencies cannot be purchased as part of an ZKB investment advisory or asset management mandate. For orders placed outside of eBanking or the ZKB Mobile Banking app, please note ZKB’s general trading hours. Restrictions apply, particularly during system outages and release weekends.

Please refer to further information (PDF, 108 KB) on trading in cryptocurrencies.

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