AlpenTrust Bank has been flagged by Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority for "Other". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
Tried to withdraw my funds from AlpenTrust Bank and was told I needed to pay a "withdrawal tax" of 20%. This is a red flag. No legitimate broker charges withdrawal taxes. When I refused, they became aggressive and eventually stopped all communication. My entire investment is gone.
Pros: Professional looking website
Cons: No regulatory oversight|Money disappeared|Fake testimonials
Do not use AlpenTrust Bank for anything serious. I used them for nearly two years for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: Excellent charting|Two-factor authentication|Copy trading available|Easy to use platform
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days
Where do I even begin with AlpenTrust Bank? for about three months of broken promises, unanswered tickets, and a platform that feels like it was built in 2010. They spend more on marketing than on actually improving their service. Stay away from this company.
Pros: Responsive team|API access|Professional team|Real-time alerts
Cons: No integrated tax optimization|Limited ETF selection
The spread at AlpenTrust Bank is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them from a blog post comparing services and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Fast support response|Comprehensive tools|Great customer service|Easy withdrawals
Cons: No crypto staking
Opened my account with AlpenTrust Bank after seeing their ad online and regretted it within the first month. The platform crashed during a critical moment, I lost potential gains, and support basically told me it was not their problem. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Quick verification|Smooth onboarding|Market news feed
Cons: Email notifications too frequent|No phone support on weekends
I joined AlpenTrust Bank through a podcast recommendation and from the start, things felt off. The signup process collected far more personal information than necessary, the verification took unreasonably long, and when I finally got access, the platform was nothing like what was advertised.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|Reliable uptime
Cons: Desktop app not available on Linux|Mobile app could be improved
For anyone considering AlpenTrust Bank, please be aware that this company has been flagged by Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. This does not necessarily mean they are a scam, but it does mean they may not be authorized to operate in certain jurisdictions. I strongly recommend checking the official regulator website before making any investment decisions.
Pros: Information is publicly available for verification
Cons: Appears in regulatory warnings database|Uncertain regulatory status
AlpenTrust Bank locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. for the past six months later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Good mobile app|Two-factor authentication
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|Alert system is basic
The so-called education at AlpenTrust Bank is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted since early this year thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Reliable uptime|Detailed reporting
Cons: None so far|Some tools only available on higher tiers
I found this company through a friend who recommended it. Before investing, I checked various regulatory databases and found that AlpenTrust Bank has been flagged as an unauthorized entity. I informed my friend immediately. Please always verify with official sources - a quick search could save you thousands.
Cons: Unauthorized firm|Found in IOSCO warnings database