Details on savings account with double interest

On 21 March 2025, the Swiss National Bank lowered its policy rate. As a result, many banks reduced the interest rates on savings accounts. If you opened a savings account with VZ between 1 October 2024 and 31 March 2025, you will now be receiving double interest – currently 0.1 percent.25, you will now be receiving double interest – currently 0.1 percent.

Here's how long you'll benefit:

Opened betweenDouble interest until
1 October 2024 and 31 December 202431 December 2025
1 January 2025 and 31 March 202531 March 2026

Regardless of the account opening date, the same conditions apply to all savings accounts:

  • You must transfer your credit balance from another bank.
  • The double interest is valid for one savings account per person.
  • The double interest rate is based on the current interest rate on the VZ savings account and applies to amounts up to CHF 250,000.