Binance Adds Swiss Franc to Banking Triparty & Extends Zero-Fee Window for Institutions

Dubai, UAE — Binance is widening its off-exchange collateral options for institutions, adding the Swiss Franc (CHF) to its Banking Triparty solution and extending its zero-fee promotion on pledged collateral until March 31, 2026.

The move comes on the heels of Binance’s support for BlackRock’s BUIDL token as eligible collateral, signaling growing demand from funds, trading firms, and institutions for more diversified, non-USD collateral options that still plug into deep on-exchange liquidity.

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Swiss Franc Joins the Collateral Menu

With the latest update, institutional clients can now use CHF as off-exchange collateral within the Banking Triparty framework, alongside existing options such as U.S. Treasuries and tokenized assets like BUIDL.

For many institutions, the Swiss Franc remains one of the world’s benchmark “safe” fiat currencies. Being able to pledge CHF while accessing liquidity on Binance gives treasuries more flexibility in how they structure portfolios and manage risk—without needing to unwind positions or move assets on and off exchange.

By broadening collateral types beyond USD-centric instruments, Binance is tightening the link between traditional finance and digital asset markets in a way that feels familiar to banks, brokers, and asset managers already using triparty services in TradFi.

How Binance Banking Triparty Works

Launched in November 2023, Binance’s Banking Triparty solution was the first triparty custody framework in crypto built to mirror traditional capital markets standards.

Instead of wiring funds directly to an exchange, institutional clients hold eligible collateral—now including CHF and BlackRock’s BUIDL token—in segregated accounts at regulated third-party banks. These assets remain off-exchange but are pledged to Binance via a triparty arrangement.

In return, Binance extends corresponding trading limits on-exchange, so clients can tap liquidity and scale positions as needed while their collateral stays at the banking partner. This helps firms meet internal risk controls and reduce concentration risk, without sacrificing speed of execution or capital efficiency.

“Binance has long recognized the importance of triparty banking in addressing counterparty risk for institutional participants well before it became a concern in the industry, and we have been constantly enhancing our solution to help institutions access crypto more seamlessly,” said Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional at Binance. 

“The addition of the Swiss Franc, a major, stable, and important fiat currency in finance, provides clients with more flexible collateral options. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the increasing demand for institutional-grade products and solutions that sophisticated clients require to participate.”

Zero-Fee Promotion Extended to March 2026

To encourage adoption, Binance is extending its zero-fee promotion on Banking Triparty service fees until March 31, 2026.

During this period, institutions pay no triparty service fees on pledged collateral, giving them additional time to pilot or scale the setup without incremental cost. After the promotion ends, Binance plans to introduce a tiered pricing model designed for long-term, cost-effective usage.

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For many institutions still in the evaluation phase—testing internal workflows, risk committees, and operational processes around off-exchange collateral—this extended window lowers the barrier to entry.

Who It’s For and How to Get Started

The Banking Triparty solution is available to VIP and institutional clients with at least $10 million in pledged collateral. Existing clients can reach out to their Binance Key Account Manager to start onboarding under the expanded framework and fee promotion.

Firms that are not yet part of Binance’s VIP or Institutional programs can learn more and begin the process via the Banking Triparty page on Binance’s website.

By adding the Swiss Franc and supporting tokenized instruments like BlackRock’s BUIDL, Binance is moving closer to a collateral model that mirrors global capital markets: multi-currency, multi-asset, and compatible with institutional risk frameworks.

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For institutions that want to participate in digital asset markets without fully shifting their treasury model, off-exchange collateral via triparty banking is becoming a key bridge—one that lets them keep assets in familiar banking environments while still accessing on-exchange liquidity at scale.