Swiss retail bank PostFinance has removed fixed lock-up periods for Ethereum staking, allowing customers to withdraw staked holdings on their own schedule starting in mid-August.
The new offering enables users to initiate unstaking requests via PostFinance’s E-Finance platform or mobile app, though withdrawals are processed twice weekly. Staking rewards are automatically reinvested, creating a compounding effect without requiring technical blockchain expertise.
PostFinance, among the first systemically important Swiss banks to enter digital assets, introduced cryptocurrency trading and custody in February 2024 and added Ethereum staking in January 2025. The bank now plans to extend staking to additional proof-of-stake networks, with further details expected in 2027.
Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets at PostFinance, said the changes respond to rising demand for flexibility aligned with Ethereum ecosystem standards. Customers can earn additional returns on Ethereum holdings beyond potential price appreciation, with no minimum lock-up period required.
