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Savings Calculator

How much do you need to save to reach your goal?

Calculate your final capital, the savings amount you need or the time it takes to reach your savings goal. You enter the initial deposit, savings amount, term and interest rate.

The savings calculator at a glance

  • Final amount: How much capital will you have after a given term?
  • Contributions: How much do you need to pay in to reach a savings goal?
  • Term: How long will it take to reach your savings goal?

You see the result straight away as a chart and a table showing deposits, interest earned and final capital.

How the savings calculator works

1

Choose the calculation

  • At the top right, choose whether you want to calculate the final capital, the required contributions or the term.

2

Enter your details

  • Enter the term, initial deposit, monthly or annual savings amount and the interest rate. With an interest rate of 0%, the calculation runs without interest.

3

Read and interpret the result

  • The chart and table show deposits, interest earned and final capital. If needed, discuss the result with an advisor.

Worked example: saving CHF 300 per month

Assumptions: no initial deposit, CHF 300 monthly savings, interest rate of 2.00% per year. The figures come from the savings calculator above. The interest rate is an example, not a forecast.

After 10 years

  • Deposits: CHF 36'000
  • Interest earned: CHF 3'846
  • Final capital: CHF 39'846

After 20 years

  • Deposits: CHF 72'000
  • Interest earned: CHF 16'418
  • Final capital: CHF 88'418

After 30 years

  • Deposits: CHF 108'000
  • Interest earned: CHF 39'627
  • Final capital: CHF 147'627

Savings account, pillar 3a or ETF savings plan: how they differ

There are several ways to save. They differ in availability, taxes and risk. The overview describes how they work and gives no expectation of returns.

Savings account
  • Availability: usually at any time or with a short notice period.
  • Interest: set by the bank and may change.
  • Risk: low, balances are protected within the limits of deposit insurance.
Pillar 3a
  • Availability: locked until withdrawal; early withdrawal is only possible in certain cases, for example for home ownership.
  • Taxes: contributions are deductible from taxable income up to the maximum amount.
  • Risk: depends on the solution (account, funds, insurance).
ETF savings plan
  • Availability: can usually be sold at any time.
  • Performance: fluctuates, you may get back less than you paid in.
  • Costs: fees and product costs apply.

Reading the result correctly

The savings calculator works with constant assumptions: the same savings amount and the same interest rate over the whole term. In practice, interest rates change, and so do your opportunities to save.

Taxes, fees and inflation depend on your situation. To estimate how much you have left to save after tax, use the tax calculator. Treat the result of the savings calculator as a guide for your planning.

Before you set long-term savings goals, it is worth building a reserve for unexpected expenses. Your budget shows how much you can put aside each month: the budget calculator and our guide to budget planning help you with this.

That depends on your savings goal, the time you have and your budget. In the calculator, choose "Contributions", enter your goal and term, and you see the savings rate you need. Plan it so that your everyday life stays financed. You can clarify your budget with the budget calculator.

With compound interest, interest earned is added to the balance and then earns interest itself. The effect grows with the term: in the example above, interest earned is CHF 3'846 after 10 years and CHF 39'627 after 30 years, with the same savings amount. With an interest rate of 0%, the calculator works without interest.

Saving and investing serve different purposes. A savings account suits reserves and short-term goals because the money stays available. Investments involve opportunities and risks: their value fluctuates, and you may get back less than you paid in. More on this at smzh Invest. We are happy to work out with you which mix fits.

The calculator works with a fixed interest rate and constant deposits. It does not show taxes, fees or inflation. The result is therefore a guide for your planning.

We look at saving in the context of your budget, your pension provision and your goals. With the pension analysis and in conversation, we show possible paths so that you can make informed decisions.

Still have questions about saving?

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As of 05.10.2026. The savings calculator provides guide values and does not replace advice. The interest rate in the worked example is assumed and is not a forecast of performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.