Investment securities (Details) - CHF (SFr) SFr in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investment securities disclosures
Securities available-for-sale	SFr 1,004	SFr 1,477
Total investment securities	SFr 1,004	SFr 1,477

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