Facts and figures
Swisscard is much more than just facts and figures. We have nevertheless compiled the most impressive facts for you.
Ca.
1'500'000
Number of Swisscard cards on the market
57
Number of card products
>100'000
Number of American Express acceptance points in Switzerland
28%
Market share of card turnover
CHF 2'732'400
Highest card transaction made
>650
Number of employees
Milestones at Swisscard
Thanks to products in line with market requirements, strong partners and our customers’ trust, Swisscard has developed into a leading credit card company in Switzerland since it was founded in 1998.
2017
Launch of the first Swisscard prepaid card, the wow Visa Prepaid Card
2016 and 2017
Swisscard is the first major card provider in Switzerland to introduce Apple Pay and Samsung Pay mobile payment solutions.
2015
Transfer of card issuing from Credit Suisse to Swisscard (Credit Suisse and American Express remain joint owners of Swisscard). Swisscard takes over roughly 1.5 million card agreements from Credit Suisse.
Introduction of the digital Swiss Wallet (in cooperation with Aduno and Netcetera), where consumers can centrally save and manage credit cards.
2014
Innovative in terms of security: Swisscard is the first European issuer to introduce the Transakt app for simple, secure online payments based on the 3-D Secure process.
2013
Banking goes mobile: launch of cardservice, the online credit card account access for Swisscard customers with accompanying app for iOS and Android.
2012
More convenience and fast payments: The contactless function is introduced with SWISS Miles & More.
2010
Swisscard is a pioneer in terms of security: 3-D Secure is tested as a pilot for Mastercard and Visa online transactions.
2008
Launch of Credit Suisse AG’s Bonviva banking packages with the Bonviva credit cards (American Express, Mastercard and Visa)
2007
Swisscard issues its one millionth credit card.
2006
Launch of the first credit card in Switzerland with no annual fee, the Coop SUPERCARDplus.
2005
Swisscard moves within Horgen to today’s company offices in Horgen-Oberdorf.
2004
Launch of BLUE from American Express with interactive chip technology and offering lifestyle programs.
2002
Launch in Switzerland of the most exclusive credit card worldwide, the Centurion Card from American Express.
2001
Swisscard AECS moves from Zurich to new company offices in Horgen.
1998
Foundation of Swisscard AECS as a joint venture between American Express and Credit Suisse; development of a new IT platform at the same time for the integrated processing and support of American Express, Mastercard and Visa credit cards.