The Swiss bank was established in 1863 and is headquartered in Zurich and Basel. It is Switzerland's largest bank with seven main offices worldwide. Accounts can be opened with a minimum deposit of $100,000 and require certified documents for identity verification. Strict privacy laws protect client confidentiality, with bankers facing criminal penalties for sharing customer information. India has more money deposited in Swiss banks than any other country, totaling over $1.4 trillion, which could help alleviate poverty if recovered.