Comparison

BBVA Switzerland vs GMSDirect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BBVA Switzerland

Manage your private banking accounts, track investments, and view transactions on your smartphone or tablet. Securely communicate with your advisor and access exclusive financial content.

Highlights
  • Check account balances
  • Track portfolio market value
  • Review transactions
  • Access exclusive content
  • Introduce payments
  • Receive e-documents
  • Secure advisor communication
Features
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BBVA Switzerland is the application for banking on your smartphone or tablet with BBVA Private Banking in Switzerland. Key features: • Check account balances • Track the market value of your portfolios and the evolution of investment products • Review last transactions in your accounts • Access to exclusive contents and news • Conveniently introduce payments • Receive e-documents of your accounts • Mailbox: secure and confidential communication with your advisor Requirements: • Banking relationship with BBVA (Suiza) SA • e-banking contract signed • Internet connection • iOS 10 or higher • If your device is not compatible, remember that you also have access through BBVA e-banking website https://ebanking.bbva.ch/auth-avaloq/login Login made easy: • Login securely and conveniently and still use all functions, this is possible with Touch ID function and BBVA CH Access app. Find out more at bbva.ch on digital solutions section. Security recommendations: • Protect your mobile phone against unwanted access with screen lock • Do not disclose password or any personal information. BBVA will never ask your for them unsolicited neither in the app nor by telephone, email or text message • Read carefully Touch ID security information recommendations • More information about keeping your device and security details safe and secure are available in the "Security" section of the Mobile Banking app Terms and Conditions. You find these in the app menu. Do you have any problems or suggestions? Send us your comments to informationbbva@bbva.ch

About

GMSDirect

Features
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GMS Application of Garanti BBVA International is an online banking platform which offers direct access to daily banking. This application and service is only accessible for Global Markets Sales Clients of Garanti BBVA International.

Screenshots

BBVA Switzerland4 screens
GMSDirect4 screens

Verdict

The call

BBVA Switzerland and GMSDirect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBVA Switzerland ships an update every 4 months, GMSDirect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BBVA Switzerland versus GMSDirect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBVA SwitzerlandGMSDirect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBBVAGarantibank International N.V.

In-app purchases

None

BBVA Switzerland

No in-app purchases

None

GMSDirect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBVA Switzerland free?
BBVA Switzerland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GMSDirect free?
GMSDirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BBVA Switzerland or GMSDirect have ads?
Neither BBVA Switzerland nor GMSDirect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BBVA Switzerland or GMSDirect?
BBVA Switzerland ships an update every 4 months, and GMSDirect every 8 months. Most recently, BBVA Switzerland was updated on October 6, 2026 and GMSDirect on October 7, 2026.

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