Private Bank Minimum Requirements

Understanding eligibility criteria and minimum requirements for private banking services

Overview of Private Banking Requirements

Private banks typically have several key requirements for potential clients:

  • Minimum investment amount
  • Source of wealth documentation
  • Financial history verification
  • Personal identification and proof of address

Minimum Investment Requirements

Bank Minimum Investment Management Fee Key Services
Belfius Private Banking €250,000 0.65% - 1.85% Investment Advisory, Financial Planning
TD Private Investment Counsel CAD $500,000 0.65% - 1.75% Investment Counsel, Wealth Advisory
KBC Private Banking €500,000 0.70% - 1.95% Investment Management, Estate Planning
ING Private Banking Belgium €500,000 0.70% - 1.90% Portfolio Management, Corporate Banking
BNP Paribas Fortis Private Banking €750,000 0.75% - 2.10% Wealth Management, Private Banking
Credit Suisse Private Banking $1,000,000 0.45% - 1.35% Wealth Planning, Investment Advisory
Barclays Private Bank £1,000,000 0.50% - 1.45% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
Julius Baer CHF 1,000,000 0.65% - 1.75% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
BMO Private Wealth CAD $1,000,000 0.75% - 1.85% Private Banking, Wealth Management
Scotiabank Private Client Group CAD $1,000,000 0.70% - 1.80% Private Client Services, Wealth Management
National Bank Private Banking CAD $1,000,000 0.75% - 1.85% Private Banking, Wealth Management
UOB Private Banking SGD 1,000,000 0.42% - 1.52% Wealth Management, Succession Planning
Macquarie Private Wealth AUD 1,000,000 0.55% - 1.25% Investment Management, Financial Planning
ANZ Private Bank NZD 1,000,000 0.40% - 1.20% Wealth Management, Investment Advisory
BNZ Private Bank NZD 1,000,000 0.45% - 1.25% Private Banking, Investment Management
BNP Paribas Wealth Management €1,500,000 0.60% - 1.80% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
Westpac Private Wealth NZD 1,500,000 0.50% - 1.30% Investment Management, Private Banking
UBS Private Banking $2,000,000 0.50% - 1.50% Wealth Planning, Investment Management
RBC Private Banking CAD $2,000,000 0.80% - 1.90% Private Banking, Investment Management
OCBC Private Banking SGD 2,000,000 0.40% - 1.50% Private Banking, Investment Management
Bank of Singapore SGD 2,000,000 0.40% - 1.50% Private Banking, Trust Services
Standard Chartered Private Bank USD 2,000,000 0.50% - 1.60% Private Banking, Investment Advisory
ANZ Private Banking AUD 2,000,000 0.60% - 1.40% Wealth Management, Private Banking
Westpac Private Bank AUD 2,500,000 0.70% - 1.50% Private Banking, Investment Management
Deutsche Bank Private Wealth €3,000,000 0.55% - 1.65% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
DBS Private Banking SGD 3,000,000 0.45% - 1.55% Wealth Management, Estate Planning
NAB Private Banking AUD 3,000,000 0.65% - 1.35% Wealth Advisory, Investment Solutions
J.P. Morgan Private Bank $5,000,000 0.60% - 1.75% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
Morgan Stanley Private Bank $5,000,000 0.65% - 1.85% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
HSBC Private Banking $5,000,000 0.60% - 1.75% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
Commonwealth Bank Private Banking AUD 5,000,000 0.65% - 1.45% Investment Advisory, Estate Planning
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth $10,000,000 0.75% - 2.25% Investment Management, Portfolio Management
Citi Private Bank USD 25,000,000 0.80% - 1.90% Private Banking, Investment Management
MUFG Private Banking ¥200,000,000 0.40% - 1.65% Private Wealth, Trust Administration
Mizuho Private Wealth ¥300,000,000 0.45% - 1.75% Private Banking, Trust Services
SMBC Private Banking ¥400,000,000 0.48% - 1.70% Wealth Advisory, Investment Solutions
Nomura Private Banking ¥500,000,000 0.50% - 1.80% Wealth Management, Estate Planning

Documentation Requirements

Identity Verification

  • Valid passport or national ID
  • Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements)
  • Tax identification numbers

Financial Documentation

  • Bank statements (6-12 months)
  • Investment portfolio statements
  • Tax returns (2-3 years)

Source of Wealth

  • Business ownership documents
  • Investment certificates
  • Inheritance documentation

Regional Variations

Switzerland

Typical minimum: $1,000,000

  • Strong emphasis on privacy
  • Strict due diligence
  • International client focus

Singapore

Typical minimum: $1,000,000

  • Focus on Asian markets
  • Family office services
  • Digital banking options

United States

Typical minimum: $3,000,000

  • Strict compliance requirements
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Investment focus

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