Bank Frick
private bank
Bank Frick is a Liechtenstein-licensed private and commercial bank founded in 1998 and uniquely positioned as one of Europe's most crypto- and blockchain-native regulated banks. It offers direct custody of major cryptocurrencies — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and XRP — held on-chain under FMA (Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority) supervision, giving institutional and HNWI clients regulated access to digital-asset custody without relying on unregulated third-party exchanges. Bank Frick also supports fund administration for blockchain-based funds and tokenised assets under Liechtenstein's pioneering Token and TT Service Provider Act (TVTG, 2020). Traditional private banking services include multi-currency accounts (CHF, EUR, USD, GBP), SWIFT transfers, custody for securities, and trade finance. The bank is a member of the Liechtenstein Bankers Association and deposits are protected under the Liechtenstein Deposit Guarantee and Investor Compensation Foundation. US persons are not accepted due to FATCA compliance constraints. Ideal for crypto holders, DLT entrepreneurs, and blockchain fund managers seeking a fully regulated European custodian.
Details
- Headquarters
- Liechtenstein
- Currencies
- 10
- Monthly Fee
- Free
- Non-Residents
- Accepted
- US Persons
- Not accepted
- Debit Card
- Available
- Business Account
- Available
Opening Requirements
- •Certified government-issued photo ID
- •Proof of address
- •Source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation
- •Business or investment rationale
- •Minimum deposit (varies; typically CHF 100,000+ for private clients)
- •Enhanced KYC/AML questionnaire for crypto-related activity
Restricted Nationalities
Not available to nationals of: united-states, north-korea, iran, cuba, syria
Nationality Acceptance Matrix
Who this provider will and will not onboard. Refusals are listed first. Sourced from the provider's own published terms and recent public onboarding reports — confirm with the provider before applying.
| Nationality | Accepted | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| us | NO | US persons not accepted — Bank Frick declines US nationals due to FATCA compliance burden. |
| russia | NO | Russian nationals restricted post-February 2022; Bank Frick aligns with EU/EEA sanctions packages. |
| iran | NO | Blocked — UN/EU/OFAC Iran sanctions. |
| cuba | NO | Blocked — OFAC Cuba sanctions. |
| north korea | NO | Blocked — UN/OFAC DPRK sanctions. |
| syria | NO | Blocked — UN/EU/OFAC Syria sanctions. |
| uk | YES | UK nationals accepted; standard KYC and minimum deposit apply. |
| eu | YES | EU/EEA nationals accepted; Liechtenstein's EEA membership facilitates cross-border onboarding. |
| china | YES | Chinese nationals accepted with enhanced due diligence and source-of-funds documentation. |
| myanmar | YES | Accepted with enhanced due diligence; individual sanctions screening applied; no blanket Myanmar restriction. |
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Sources & last verified
- Last verified 2026-06-15