Swiss banking,
accessible to the world.
Straffnord is a regulated Swiss digital bank built exclusively for international clients. Headquartered in Zurich, we exist to bring the privacy, neutrality, and stability of Swiss banking to non-residents worldwide. no flight to Zurich required, no million-franc minimum to get started.
Straffnord
Banking was never meant to be exclusive
For generations, Swiss banking was a privilege reserved for the ultra-wealthy. those who could fly to Zurich, sit across from a private banker, and deposit millions just to open an account. The world's best banking system was locked behind closed doors. Straffnord was founded to change that.
We are a regulated bank built from the ground up for non-residents and international clients. We bring the hallmarks of Swiss banking. privacy, neutrality, stability, and precision. to qualifying clients anywhere in the world, entirely through a digital platform. No physical visit required, no seven-figure deposit to get started.
Our team operates from Zurich, serving a global client base across 180+ countries. Every decision we make is guided by a single conviction: the world's best banking tradition should be accessible to anyone who needs it, not just those who happen to live near Bahnhofstrasse.
The Chronicle
Key milestones in our journey to open banking to the world.
Founded in Zurich, Built for the World
Straffnord was established in Zurich with a single mandate: democratize banking for international clients who were previously shut out of the system.
Multi-Currency Accounts
Launched multi-currency accounts and cross-border payment rails, giving international clients seamless access to over 30 currencies from a single banking relationship.
Banking in Your Pocket
Released our mobile banking platform, enabling non-resident clients to open an account, transfer funds, and manage assets from their phone. anywhere on the planet.
International Client Structures
Introduced integrated corporate and wealth structuring solutions, giving international clients institutional-grade asset protection through a single digital dashboard.
The New Standard
Integrated crypto custody, AI-powered compliance screening, and real-time global payment networks. setting the standard for digital banking built for international clients.
"Swiss banking was the world's best-kept secret. reserved for those with the means to walk through the doors in Zurich. We built Straffnord so that every qualifying international client can access privacy, neutrality, and stability from their phone."
Our Principles
The foundations that guide every decision we make.
Client Confidentiality
Rooted in the tradition of banking secrecy. Your financial affairs remain private, protected by some of the strongest data protection laws in the world.
Swiss Precision
Every system, process, and interaction reflects a standard of exactness. Meticulous engineering, rigorous compliance, and institutional-grade security at every layer.
Global Accessibility
Open and manage your account from anywhere on the planet. We built the bridge between banking excellence and international clients who deserve access to it.
Digital Innovation
Banking tradition meets modern technology. A fully digital platform that replaces the private banker's office with an experience that is faster, clearer, and always available.
Leadership
A Zurich-based team serving a global client base, bringing banking standards to the world.
Alistair Sterling
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Elena Vane
Chief Operating Officer
Marcus Thorne
Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Sophia Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Regulatory Standing
Straffnord is licensed and regulated under Swiss banking law and operates in full compliance with Swiss anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
We adhere to international standards for financial reporting and data protection, and undergo regular independent audits to ensure the highest levels of operational integrity.
Awards & Recognition
Help us open banking to the world
Join our Zurich-headquartered team building the digital infrastructure that makes banking accessible to international clients everywhere.
Senior Backend Engineer
Product Designer
AML/KYC Compliance Analyst
Client Success Lead
Fully Remote
Work from anywhere in the world
Health & Wellbeing
Global health coverage + mental health
Learning Budget
$3,000/year for development
Coworking Stipend
Monthly allowance for workspace
Swiss banking. Now yours, from anywhere.
Open an account in minutes, no visit to Zurich required. regulated, multi-currency, and built for international clients worldwide.
