Modifying an existing rental surety savings account

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Tipp: Please note that in the event of a modification (death, tenant moves in or out) the old UBS Rental Surety Savings Account will be closed and opened for a new banking relationship.

Modifying an existing rental surety savings account

Before getting started

Before filling out the form, be sure you meet the following requirements:

  • All signatures must always be originals
  • To ensure correct processing, we need the following information: account number / IBAN, name of bank, name of account holder
  • The form needs to stay in its original state, without deletions or corrections

In case of death, we also require the following documents:

  • A copy of the family register or a copy of the certificate of inheritance of the deceased person
  • A copy of a legally valid proof of identity (passport, ID or driver's license) of all heirs
  • Signatures of all heirs on the termination order for the deposit

How to modify a rental surety account

Step 01

First of all, please open a new UBS Rental Surety Savings Account using the form “Security for rental agreement” with your new details.

Step 02

Please wait for confirmation of opening, which we’ll send you within five working days.

Step 03

Next, submit the “Request for repayment of the rental surety” (closing your old account). Do not forget to include the account number of the new rental surety savings account.

Increasing the deposit amount: To increase the deposit, you only need to submit the “Surety for rental agreement” form.

Reducing the deposit amount: To reduce the deposit, you only need to submit the “Request for repayment of the rental surety” form.

Exceptions: You can notify name changes and changes of management and/or ownership by letter.

To fill out our documents, please use Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free of charge.

Forms and letters can be posted to the following address:

UBS Switzerland AG
DMMKK
P.O. Box
8098 Zurich

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