Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF) at a glance

Year founded

1892

Shareholders' equity

2.7

billion Swiss francs

Headcount

495

full-time positions as of 31 December 2025, according to the FINMA directive

Network

26

BCF, headquartered in Fribourg, has 26 branches covering the entire canton.

State Guarantee
All financial commitments are guaranteed by the Canton of Fribourg.


Collaboration

  •  Swiss Bankers Association (SBA)
  • Association of Swiss Cantonal Banks (ASBC)
  • Central Mortgage-Bond Institution of Swiss Cantonal Banks
  • SIX Group AG
  • BCF Third Pillar – Savings 3 Foundation
  • BCF Vested Benefits Foundation
  • Capital Risque Fribourg SA
  • Viseca Payment Services AG

Legal Status
Non-governmental legal entity under public law.


Objectives

  • Contribute to the economic development of the Canton
  • Provide for the financial needs of the people of Fribourg and offer secure investment opportunities for their savings and capital
  • Furnish financial resources to the Canton

Address
BCF, Bd de Pérolles 1, Post Office Box, 1701 Fribourg
Phone: 0848 223 223
www.bcf.ch

2025–2015 Balance Sheet

In thousand CHF
2025 2015
Total assets 29'482'297 20'623'237
Loans to customers 24'272'408 16'502'389
Customer deposits 17'453'937 12'462'370
Shareholders' equity (after appropriation) 2'731'333 1'680'393

2025–2015 Income Statement

In thousand CHF
2025 2015
Total income 333'820 253'951
Total expenses 140'194 91'483
Operating profit 187'750 152'599
Net profit for the year 154'012 122'690
Payments to the Canton, municipalities and parishes 84'238 64'000
Daniel Wenger, Président de la Direction générale, et Alex Geissbühler, Président du Conseil d'administration

Message from the Chairmen

Transforming today to create value tomorrow

Banque Cantonale de Fribourg is steadily moving forward as a bank. This is encouraging news and, above all, a testament to our clear and coherent strategic approach.

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602
employees
41
higher education courses including
8
certifications
20.8 million CHF
in work and orders with SMEs
84.2 million CHF
payments to the Canton, municipalities and parishes
45% % CIR
45% CIR Cost Income Ratio*
Cost/revenue ratio before depreciation and amortisation
3,5million
visits
6,2million
seen pages
6'300
online orders
More than
10'000

new customers

5,5million
e-banking accesses
13,9million
mobile banking access
57'046
users
9,2million
transactions
404million CHF
of transactions
216
contests organised
466
winners
Free
basic services
Achieved
Fribourg "Carbon Fri" certification
Achieved
Fair-On-Pay Advanced Certificate
Bureaux rénovés au Siège à Fribourg

Reports published by BCF

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Succursale rénovée à Domdidier

A year in the life of the Bank 2025

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2026 Perspectives

Stability maintained despite prevailing uncertainty.

The unpredictability of the current geopolitical situation continues to pose major challenges…

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Rénovation des systèmes de chauffage et de ventilation à la succursale de Bulle, Place du Tilleul

A Bank committed to sustainability

BCF’s corporate responsibility is reflected in its commitment to addressing economic, ecological and social issues.

As the Canton’s leading bank, BCF plays a key role in contributing to the Canton of Fribourg, its municipalities and its parishes…

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