Switzerland Form Completion Instructions

A direct deposit form has been designed to support the capture of key information from pensioner's wishing to enrol on direct deposit in Switzerland. The following is a step by step procedure developed to guide the pensioner in the proper completion of the form.

Completion Instructions

The Switzerland enrolment form is divided into three sections. They are:

  • Part A - Pensioner Identification Information;
  • Part B - Pension Program Identification; and
  • Part C - Identification of the Financial Institution.

Part A - Pensioner Identification Information

This image is a screen capture of Part A of the Switzerland enrolment form

Part A provides space for you to identify your name, address and telephone number. The following is a step by step procedure.

Step 1 and 2

Enter your surname and given name and initial(s) in the boxes provided. One letter per box. Please use capital letters.

Step 3

Enter your address information including the name of the city and country.

Step 4

Confirm if the address is new by entering (checked box) in yes or no.

Step 5

Enter your area code and telephone number in the event that we may need to contact you to seek clarification on the information provided.

You have now completed Part A - Pensioner Identification Information.

Part B - Pension Program Identification

Part B provides a mechanism for you to specify the payment(s) you want deposited directly into your Swiss account. To enrol, check the appropriate box and include one of the following in the space provided: your social insurance number, contract number, file number, pension number, or your personal record identifier.

The department responsible for your pension program will use this information to match your entitlement and to issue the requested electronic payment.

This image is a screen capture of Part B of the Switzerland enrolment form

Step 1

Check off the box(es) (checked box) for the payment(s) you wish to receive by direct deposit.

Step 2

Enter the number associated to each type of payment you wish to receive.

You have now completed Part B - Pension Program Identification.

Part C - Identification of the Financial Institution

Part C provides specific fields for you to capture your direct deposit account information. Check off (checked box) the box that represents the appropriate account type which the electronic payment is to be directed. There are a number of account types supported by the Government Foreign Payments Service provider. They include a Bank Account, International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Bank Identifier Code (BIC) and Postal Account. Please contact your local financial institution to obtain a better understanding of each account type.

This image is a screen capture of Part C of the Switzerland enrolment form

Step 1 and 2

Check off the box (checked box) that represents the account type which the electronic payment is to be directed. Enter the account information that is required for the type of account selected. This section should be completed by the financial institution or post office.

Step 3

Enter the name(s) of the account holder(s).

Step 4

Enter your financial institution name, address and postcode.

Step 5

Please obtain the signature of the financial institution official.

Step 6

Enter your bank area code and telephone number, in the event that they need to be contacted for clarification on the information provided.

Step 7

The beneficiary must sign and date the bottom of the enrolment form. If the individual completing this form is a guardian or a relative acting on behalf of the beneficiary, this enrolment information will not be considered valid without the beneficiary's
signature.

For additional information, call 0-800-56-1364 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time.