Customized top-up options

Important information

 

We’re delighted to have you here. We’d like to inform you that SGKB has stopped selling the Life Card. Don’t worry – you can still use your Life Card.

 

  • Your Life Card remains valid
  • The annual fee is CHF 45.00
  • Swiss Bankers will continue to distribute the Life Card
  • Customer support through Swiss Bankers remains guaranteed

 

Find out here how to load your card quickly and easily.

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How to Load Your Card

In the Swiss Bankers app, you’ll find all the ways to load your card under “Load.”

 

1. Log in to the app.

2. Tap “Load.”

3. Select the loading option.

Please make sure your card is registered in the Swiss Bankers app. This way, you’ll have access to all available loading options at any time.

 

Your top-up options in the Swiss Bankers app


 

Charging in 1 business day
E-Banking

1.  Share account information

2.  Send to an email address

3.  Enter the information in online banking

4.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
Debit/Credit Card

1.  Add a payment card

2.  Enter the amount

3.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
PostFinance Pay

1.  Enter the amount and confirm

2.  Open the PostFinance app

3.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
Apple Pay or Google Pay

1.  Open the Swiss Bankers app

2.  Select “Top Up Card”

3.  Select ApplePay/Google Pay as the payment method

4.  Enter the amount and confirm the payment

Charging in 1 business day
E-Banking

1.  Share account information

2.  Send to an email address

3.  Enter the information in online banking

4.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
Debit/Credit Card

1.  Add a payment card

2.  Enter the amount

3.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
PostFinance Pay

1.  Enter the amount and confirm

2.  Open the PostFinance app

3.  Authorize the payment

 

Charging in 15 minutes
Apple Pay or Google Pay

1.  Open the Swiss Bankers app

2.  Select “Top Up Card”

3.  Select ApplePay/Google Pay as the payment method

4.  Enter the amount and confirm the payment

Questions and Answers

 

Will Life continue to be sold through other channels?

Yes, the Life Card is offered directly by Swiss Bankers through its own website and app. It is also available from over 200 sales partners. 

How do I add my card to the Swiss Bankers app?

How do I add my card to the Swiss Bankers app?

  1. Open the Swiss Bankers app and log in.
  2. In the main menu, tap the red plus icon in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select “Add Card” and follow the remaining steps.

Your Life Card is now saved in the app and ready to use.

I forgot my PIN. What should I do?

 

If your Life Card is already activated in the Swiss Bankers app, you can easily set a new PIN under “Card Settings & PIN.”

If your card isn’t yet registered in the app, please add it first. To do so, tap the red plus icon in the upper-right corner of the main menu and select “Add Card.”

If you’re using the Swiss Bankers app on your device for the first time or have just created a new app account, please contact our customer service.

 

How much can I load onto the card?

The minimum top-up amount is CHF 100; the maximum top-up amount, or maximum card balance, is CHF 10,000.

How can I activate shopping insurance on my Life Card?

If you've loaded at least CHF 1,000 onto your Life card within the last 12 months, you can activate shopping insurance for a full year at no cost.

Here's how to activate the insurance:

  1. Click on “Life ShopProtect” below the card.
  2. Your top-up amount will be displayed, along with whether you've already reached the CHF 1,000 goal.
  3. Slide the “Slide to activate” slider to the right.
  4. Your shopping insurance is now activated.

This includes:

  • Purchase insurance up to CHF 2,000
  • Protection for online purchases up to CHF 2,000
  • Extended warranty up to CHF 2,000
  • Best Price Guarantee up to CHF 2,000

 

 

 

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Discover the many benefits of traveling and shopping with the Swiss Bankers app today! Download the app, order your Swiss Bankers card, and start enjoying the benefits right away. Simple, secure, and flexible with Swiss Bankers.

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