...yes...the confirmation means nothing...must have actual permit document with picture in hand and provide a copy...

did anyone try Zurich Kantonal bank? are they ok just with the confirmation letter?

I pretty sure you need the permit before you can get any form of credit here.

I couldn't get credit cards or a mobile phone till I could present mine.

the official confirmation worked ok for UBS credit card...not for Post Finance

Is that credit or debit? UBS gave me an account and debit card with the confirmation, but told me I had to wait till I got the permit for the credit card.

it is credit...their Gold Card...got the debit as well...so that is why I wonder iz Zurich Kantonal is a bit more relaxed about this...

How many credit cards do you need?

Well, seems I'm wrong anyway.

I need one...one CH credit card....debit does not cut it...Post Finance is good for cash back and since I travel for work I can get a decent cash back at the end of the year.

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I thought you had the UBS one? Is it not from UBS CH?

yes...got that one since could not get a Post Finance one...just wanted to see if it is PF who has these restrictions.