HBZ Bank History

HBZ Bank History

HBZ Bank Limited represents the first major investment in South Africa by a Swiss-based Banking Group. HBZ Bank was launched in South Africa in 1995 with an initial capital investment of R 50 million. It currently operates branches in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng and has a division specializing in Islamic Banking. HBZ Bank Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Habib Bank AG Zurich. This ensures that services in the best Swiss traditions are provided to its South African customers. Whilst HBZ Bank Limited, registered in South Africa as a local commercial bank, diligently conforms to the requirements of the South African Reserve Bank; it also adheres and lives up to the Swiss Banking tradition of confidentiality and legendary service.

A truly International Bank
Since its establishment in Switzerland in 1967, Habib Bank AG Zurich has expanded into a truly international bank whose operations encompass over 40 branches, affiliates, subsidiaries, and representative offices that span 4 continents including countries such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Kenya, South Africa, and Canada.

48 Years of Consistent Growth
With a track record of 48 years of consistent growth across the globe, by the Grace of God, the total assets of Habib Bank AG Zurich have grown substantially. With a staff of dedicated professionals, it has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise in dealing with the daily changing demands of Global Banking ensuring that it remains a force in International Banking.

HEAD OFFICE/MAIN BRANCH
Weinbergstrasse 59,
Postfach,
8042 Zurich,
Switzerland.
☎ +41 44 269 45 00
+41 44 269 45 35
✉ [email protected]
SWIFT: HBZUCHZZXXX

PRIVATE BANKING
Weinbergstrasse 59,
Postfach,
8042 Zurich,
Switzerland.
☎ +41 44 269 45 00
✉ [email protected]