crypto bank
Sygnum Bank
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland • Founded: 2017
About Sygnum Bank
Sygnum Bank is a dedicated digital asset financial institution with a Swiss banking license. It serves institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing fully integrated custody, brokerage, lending, and asset management services for crypto and traditional assets.
Regulations & Trust Profile
Banking License Type
digital asset bank
Licensed/Regulated By
FINMA, MAS
MiCA Compliant (EU)
Yes
Deposit Insurance
esisuisse (up to $100,000)
Supported Services & Assets
Fees & Pricing
Account Monthly Fee
$250/mo
Crypto Trading Fee
0.5%
Wire Transfer Fee
$10
Crypto Withdrawal Fee
$0.0005
Pricing Notes: Custom fee schedules for institutional asset managers.
Pros
- Fully regulated Swiss bank
- Segregated institutional custody
- Staking and tokenization options
Cons
- High minimum deposit ($100k)
- Not for retail individuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sygnum Bank safe for crypto?
Yes. Sygnum is a fully licensed Swiss digital asset bank offering institutional custody, DeFi access, and crypto trading. Client crypto assets are held in segregated portfolios that are off-balance sheet, protecting them from bank insolvency.
Is Sygnum Bank FDIC insured?
No, Sygnum is a Swiss bank protected by esisuisse up to CHF 100,000 for cash deposits. Digital assets held in custody are off-balance sheet and excluded from bank bankruptcy estates.
Does Sygnum Bank support business accounts?
Yes, Sygnum Bank supports corporate and business accounts with crypto integrations.
What countries does Sygnum Bank operate in?
Sygnum Bank offers banking services primarily in Switzerland, and supports clients in CH, SG, DE, FR, GB, AE.
What are Sygnum Bank's crypto fees?
Monthly account maintenance is $250. Crypto trading fees are 0.5%.
Can I send crypto directly from Sygnum Bank?
Yes, Sygnum supports direct on-chain deposits and withdrawals of digital assets.
Coverage
Target Audience
institutional, business
Minimum Deposit
$100,000
Mobile Banking Apps
iOS, Android