Alpian Collaborates with Visa to Offer Smart Payment Solutions in Switzerland

​Alpian SA ("Alpian"), Switzerland's first digital private bank, has announced its partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. With this step Alpian has become a Principal Member of Visa, allowing the company to issue its exclusive metal debit card in Switzerland.

With the partnership made official, Alpian can now issue its intelligent metal debit card offering across Switzerland. The pairing of an exclusive metal debit card with a multi-currency current account (CHF, EUR, GBP and USD) and real-time foreign exchange capabilities with no handling fees gives each Alpian client a unique and cost-effective means to facilitate their everyday banking needs both within Switzerland and abroad. 

Schuyler Weiss, CEO of Alpian, commented: "At Alpian we are committed to delivering a premium service to each and every one of our clients. The capabilities, sophistication, and stability of the Visa enterprise enables Alpian to deliver just that in its card offering. Visa has been one of Alpian's most long-standing and trusted partners, and we are excited to take our next steps with them by our side."

Ute König-Stemmler, Head of Business Development Central Europe, Visa, said: "We are very happy to welcome Alpian as a Principal Member at Visa, underlining the maturity of their business. As part of our Fintech commitment, we give Alpian access to our worldwide Visa network so that they can further expand their business and offer their customers an innovative payment experience."

Santosh Ritter, Country Manager Switzerland & Liechtenstein, Visa, stated:"The joint journey with Alpian now receiving a full FINMA banking license has been excellent. We are very much looking forward to see the first Alpian-issued Visa debit cards in the Swiss market and to continue the collaboration with this great partner to help them achieve their growth objectives in providing innovative services for all regions of Switzerland."