Banking Relationships

Financial institutions that serviced Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their network of shell entities. Sourced from 196,137 EFTA documents. Inspired by Reuters reporting on UBS and Maxwell (March 2026).

33
Banks Identified
29
Banked Epstein
9
Banked Maxwell
8
SARs Filed
$662.5M
Regulatory Penalties
68
Corpus Findings

Relationship Timeline

Epstein only
Maxwell only
Both

All Banks

  1. JPMorgan Chase Epstein Maxwell United States — $1.08B in suspicious wires
  2. Deutsche Bank Epstein Germany — $177M+ across all entities
  3. UBS Maxwell Switzerland — $23.5M managed at peak (April 2016)
  4. Morgan Stanley Epstein United States — $1.76M Blue Chip Capital; $1.06M Bella Klein wire
  5. Barclays Maxwell United Kingdom — $2.88M across 4 accounts (2018 FBAR)
  6. TD Bank / TD Ameritrade Epstein Maxwell United States — ~$30M in Epstein-associated accounts
  7. Charles Schwab Epstein United States — $27.7M in wires
  8. Bear Stearns Epstein Maxwell United States — $18.3M single wire to Maxwell (Oct 1999); Maxwell portfolio $14.7M (Aug 2006)
  9. Citibank Epstein Maxwell United States
  10. Bank Leumi Epstein Israel
  11. Julius Baer Epstein Switzerland
  12. Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) SA Epstein Switzerland — $25M in documented wires to Southern Trust
  13. Bank of America Epstein United States — $170M funneled via Leon Black accounts
  14. Wells Fargo Epstein United States
  15. USAA Maxwell United States — $5,259.80
  16. American Express Epstein United States
  17. BNY Mellon Epstein Maxwell United States — $7.4M single wire
  18. Citizens Bank Maxwell United States — $2.5M wire
  19. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Epstein United States (Puerto Rico)
  20. First Republic Bank Epstein United States
  21. HSBC Epstein United Kingdom
  22. Standard Chartered Epstein United Kingdom — $330K Butterfly Trust balance
  23. Nordea Epstein Sweden
  24. Handelsbanken Epstein Sweden
  25. Swedbank Epstein Sweden / Lithuania
  26. UniCredit Bank Austria AG Epstein Austria
  27. Banca del Fucino Epstein Italy
  28. Coutts (RBS) Epstein United Kingdom
  29. FirstCaribbean International Bank Epstein British Virgin Islands
  30. Scotiabank Epstein Canada / USVI
  31. BNP Paribas Epstein France
  32. Northern Trust International Banking Corp Epstein United States
  33. First National Bank of Omaha Epstein United States

Banks

JPMorgan Chase

United States Epstein Maxwell 1998–2013

Compliance wanted Epstein gone by 2010; senior executives overruled for 3 more years. Maxwell had 8 accounts and power of attorney over Epstein's accounts.

Peak: $1.08B in suspicious wires EFTA docs: 63,341
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein
  • Ghislaine Maxwell (8 accounts)
  • Southern Trust Company
  • Financial Trust Company
  • Butterfly Trust
  • Wexner Children's Trust
  • Jeepers Inc.
Key Events:
2007-03-06Grand jury subpoena (OLY-32) served on JP Morgan Chase for wire transfer records from Epstein to victims EFTA00009440 EFTA00178386 EFTA00186839
2008Epstein convicted of soliciting prostitution in Florida. JPMorgan compliance officers want him gone EFTA00145666
2010KYC 'Smoking Gun': Staley and General Counsel Cutler made the decision to keep Epstein as client despite compliance objections EFTA01480623 EFTA01480542 EFTA01480690
2010-09-28Epstein emails Staley: 'Prince Andrew would like much more to represent Casanov in China than Tim Collins' EFTA00029711
2010-12-31Staley emails Epstein: 'Happy new year. It nice to have u free. Much to come.' EFTA00029710
2012-08Epstein portfolio valued at $293.4M while at JPMorgan EFTA00600099
2013JPMorgan finally exits Epstein — 3 years after compliance recommended it. Paul Morris moves to Deutsche Bank, bringing Epstein as client. EFTA00037187
2013'Project Molecule' emails: Erdoes-Staley-Epstein discuss $100B Gates DAF scheme involving Jamie Dimon EFTA00649282 EFTA00918571 EFTA00918242
2019$1.08B SAR filed only after Epstein's death — 4,725 suspicious wires. Zero SARs filed during 15-year relationship. EFTA01648787
2020-02-03UK Financial Conduct Authority sends 'Confidential & Urgent' request to SDNY about JPMorgan-Epstein EFTA00018110 EFTA00016821
2009-12-04Staley→Epstein email: "I realize the danger in sending this email. But it was great to be able, today, to give you, in New York City, a long heartfelt, hug."
2010-07Staley→Epstein: "Say hi to Snow White." Epstein: "what character would you like next." Staley: "Beauty and the Beast." Epstein: "well one side is available."
2011-01-14Rapid Response Meeting: Staley told compliance Epstein "didn't actually do" what he pled guilty to. Private Bank CEO later said: "if I were asked why is Jeffrey Epstein a client, I would have to answer, because of Jes Staley."
2011-01-22Staley visited Epstein at Little St. James, USVI. Also visited Zorro Ranch (Nov 1, 2009) and Manhattan townhouse (6+ times 2010-2011)
2006JPMorgan compliance/due diligence document states Epstein reportedly "purchased" Nadia Marcinkova "at 14 from her parents in Yugoslavia." Bank continued servicing his accounts despite this knowledge.
Suspicious Activity Reports: 1 filed ($1.08B)
Zero SARs filed during 15-year relationship. Single $1.08B SAR filed only after Epstein's death (4,725 wires)
Regulatory Actions:
  • 2023-06-12 — U.S. District Court, Manhattan: $290M settlement with Epstein victim class ($290.0M)
  • 2023-09-26 — U.S. District Court, Manhattan: $75M settlement with U.S. Virgin Islands government ($75.0M)
Key Bankers:
Related Findings (19):

Deutsche Bank

Germany Epstein 2013–2019

Took Epstein as client after JPMorgan exit. Paul Morris moved from JPMorgan to Deutsche Bank, bringing Epstein. Managed alongside Leon Black, Bloomberg, Wanek, Tisch.

Peak: $177M+ across all entities EFTA docs: 100,995
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein
  • Southern Trust Company
  • Southern Financial LLC
  • Butterfly Trust
  • Haze Trust
  • STC Investments
  • Gratitude America
  • Coatue Enterprises LLC
Key Events:
2013-09-12Epstein's accountant Harry Beller sends JPM-to-DB account transition chart to Paul Morris's assistant Amanda Kirby, identifying all Epstein JPM accounts including a previously unknown Butterfly Trust brokerage account EFTA00029805
2015-01Internal concerns raised about Epstein relationship — DB Co-Head 'Packard' decides to maintain it EFTA00016422
2013-2019Epstein lawyer Darren Indyke withdrew $7,500/week in cash — just below $10K CTR reporting threshold. DB compliance officer noted structuring pattern but Tammy Hill-McFadden (FL team) initially said it was not structuring; compliance officer disagreed. EFTA00128973 EFTA00128987
2015-11-13$23M wire to Kellerhals Ferguson Kroblin PLLC (Epstein's USVI law firm) EFTA00027019
2015-12-17Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) SA Geneva wires $10M to Southern Trust Company EFTA00027019
2015-12-21Benjamin Edmond de Rothschild wires $15M to Southern Trust Company EFTA00027019
2019-08SDNY serves subpoena on Deutsche Bank. DB provides 'extremely comprehensive presentation' and large document production. EFTA00020181 EFTA00016397
2019-07-12FBI interviews DB compliance officer (handwritten notes in EFTA00128973, FD-302 in EFTA00128987). Officer raised reputational concerns to supervisor Wayne: "how do we have this guy as a client." Wayne agreed but "wasn't her call." Internal attempts to exit relationship via reputational panel. EFTA00128973 EFTA00128987
2019-09Deutsche Bank presents to SDNY: Exhibit S maps 'Epstein Links to Other Financial Institutions' (Morgan Stanley, TD Ameritrade, Butterfly Trust, etc.) EFTA01681865
2019-11-12DB plans to interview former employees including Paul Morris about Epstein accounts. SDNY has 'no concerns.' EFTA00017064
2020-07-07NY DFS $150M consent order for failed AML controls on Epstein accounts EFTA00027017
2013-08-19Onboarded Epstein — immediately after JPMorgan terminated him. Paul Morris brought him over. Pitched "estimated flows of $100-300M... revenue of $2-4 million annually."
2014-01-24Opened Butterfly Trust — beneficiaries included co-conspirators and women with Eastern European surnames. Over 120 wires totaling $2.65M sent to beneficiaries. Compliance flagged a beneficiary as named co-conspirator but alert was cleared.
2017-03Transaction monitoring email cleared suspicious payment to Russian model: "since this type of activity is normal for this client it is not deemed suspicious."
2018-12Terminated Epstein relationship after additional negative press coverage.
Suspicious Activity Reports: 3 filed
Three SARs filed on Indyke for structuring cash withdrawals ($7,500/week, below $10K CTR threshold) to evade reporting. Compliance officer identified structuring but was overruled by colleague. DFS found numerous AML failures. ~500 SARs/year filed across DB compliance team; ~9,000 CTR alerts processed.
Regulatory Actions:
  • 2020-07-07 — NY DFS: Failed AML controls on Epstein accounts ($150.0M)
  • 2023 — U.S. District Court: $75M settlement with Epstein victim class ($75.0M)
Key Bankers:
  • Paul Morris — Private Banker (from JPMorgan)
  • Key Clients Team (4 members) — Continued managing accounts after conviction
Related Findings (18):

UBS

Switzerland Maxwell 2014–2020

Primary US bank for Maxwell from Jan 2014 (accounts transferred from JPMC). Two wealth managers: Scott Stackman and Lyle Casriel. Peak balance $23.5M (April 2016). Processed $8M transfer Nov 2019 — 3 months after grand jury subpoena.

Peak: $23.5M managed at peak (April 2016) EFTA docs: 3,200
Accounts:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell (multiple personal accounts)
  • Angara Trust (renamed to Montpelier Trust, Jul 2018)
  • Montpelier Trust (irrevocable, trustees: Jeffrey Roberts, Scott Borgerson, Christine Malina-Maxwell)
  • Terramar Project Inc.
  • Max Foundation
  • Ellmax LLC
  • Ghislaine Maxwell IRA
  • 116 East 65th Street LLC
  • Pot and Kettle LLC
  • Max Hotel Services Corp
Key Events:
2014-01-27Maxwell transfers all accounts from JPMorgan Chase to UBS: $3.3M banking assets + $8.2M+ investments. Entities include Maxwell personal, Max Foundation, 116 E 65th St LLC, Pot and Kettle, Ellmax, TerraMar, Max Hotel Services. EFTA00016036
2016-04-14Three checks totaling $14,202,689.97 deposited into UBS account '116 East 65th Street LLC' from Manhattan townhouse sale EFTA00026525
2016-04-20$14.2M transferred from 116 E 65th LLC to Maxwell's personal UBS account EFTA00026525
2016-05-03Maxwell authorizes $2.5M wire from UBS to Scott Borgerson at Citizens Bank EFTA00022365
2016-11Maxwell authorizes transfer of $14,250,000 from her UBS account to Angara Trust account at UBS, in letter to wealth managers Scott Stackman and Lyle Casriel EFTA00022364 EFTA01654828
2019-01-03UBS Financial Services letter to Montpelier Trust, ATTN: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston EFTA00024450 EFTA01597647
2019-07-22After Epstein's July 6 arrest, UBS handles Maxwell card payment and accepts $600K+ from Barclays
2019-08-16Grand jury subpoena served on UBS for all Maxwell financial dealings (sex trafficking felony investigation) EFTA00024442
2019-11-06UBS still in discussions with FBI on subpoena document production EFTA00031230
2019-11-12UBS transfers ~$8M from Montpelier Trust to TD Ameritrade (Scott Borgerson custodian). Money cascades through trusts to buy Bradford NH property. EFTA01266601
2019-12-13'Tucked Away' at 338 East Washington Road, Bradford, NH purchased for $1,070,800 all-cash via Granite Realty LLC, aliases 'Steve Marshal' and 'Jen' EFTA01268498 EFTA01268584 EFTA00020368
2020-03-11SAR filed on Scott Borgerson for wires from Angara Trust and Montpelier Trust via Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP at UBS AG EFTA01654856
2020-06-29Second grand jury subpoena served on UBS Financial Services Inc. EFTA00024447
2020-07-02Maxwell arrested at 338 East Washington Road, Bradford, NH. FBI finds phone wrapped in aluminum foil, ex-military security team. EFTA01301660 EFTA01648957
2020-07-10FBI asks UBS for updated info: 'How was the Montpelier Trust funded, and what expenditures is it making?' EFTA00037705 EFTA00038016
2020-10-31Maxwell and Borgerson still hold $4.1M at UBS, per accountants' report
2020-12-15UBS subpoena return — full production of Maxwell financial records EFTA00016032 EFTA00019420
Suspicious Activity Reports: 1 filed ($18.0M)
SAR filed after Maxwell's arrest covering $18M+ in transfers to Borgerson (Dec 2014 - Jul 2020). A separate SAR (Mar 2020) flagged Borgerson for wires from Angara/Montpelier Trust.
Key Bankers:
  • Scott Stackman — Private Wealth Management
  • Lyle Casriel — Private Wealth Management
  • Alex Friedman — Group Chief Investment Officer (from 2011)

Morgan Stanley

United States Epstein 2015–2019

Opened accounts for Epstein-linked trusts. Relationship interrupted 2017, resumed 2019. Listed on Deutsche Bank's 'Epstein Links to Other Financial Institutions' exhibit.

Peak: $1.76M Blue Chip Capital; $1.06M Bella Klein wire EFTA docs: 5,693
Accounts:
  • Southern Trust Company Inc. (onboarded 6/20/2017)
  • Southern Financial LLC (onboarded 1/18/2019)
  • Blue Chip Capital LLC ($1.76M, advisor Adam Landau)
  • Bella Klein TTEE (HBRK Associates, USVI)
  • Gratitude America (funds received from Deutsche Bank)
Key Events:
2001FedEx shipments from J. Epstein & Co Inc (457 Madison Ave, NY) to Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Palm Beach EFTA01258824 EFTA00219152
2016-03-02Gratitude America funds moved from Deutsche Bank to Morgan Stanley/Citibank EFTA00027019
2017-06-20Southern Trust Company Inc. onboarded at Morgan Stanley (Epstein-controlled entity) EFTA01681865
2019-01-18Southern Financial LLC onboarded at Morgan Stanley (Epstein-controlled entity) EFTA01681865
2019-04-01Suspicious $1,060,880 wire from Morgan Stanley account of Bella Klein TTEE (HBRK/Epstein accountant, USVI) to TD Bank — flagged in TD Bank SAR EFTA01656524
2019-09-12Named in Deutsche Bank SDNY presentation: Exhibit S "Epstein Links to Other Financial Institutions" EFTA01681865
Key Bankers:
  • Adam Landau — Executive Director, Charlotte NC (Blue Chip Capital advisor)

Barclays

United Kingdom Maxwell 2014–?

Only non-US bank Maxwell held money with from 2017. Four UK accounts totaling ~$2.88M (2018). CEO Jes Staley named executor in Epstein's will, exchanged intimate emails with Epstein, and was investigated by FCA/PRA.

Peak: $2.88M across 4 accounts (2018 FBAR) EFTA docs: 1,439
Accounts:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell (4 UK accounts, total ~$2.88M in 2018)
Key Events:
2009-12-04Staley emails Epstein (post-conviction): "I realize the danger in sending this email. But it was great to give you a long heartfelt hug." Epstein replies: "We are going to have fun." EFTA00029429
2010-06-16Staley emails Epstein from JPMorgan account: "Is she free tonight?" Epstein: "call me." EFTA00029430
2010-07-10The "Snow White" email: Staley writes "Say hi to Snow White." Epstein: "what character would you like next." Staley: "Beauty and the Beast." EFTA00029432
2013Epstein's 2013 will names JAMES E. STALEY as primary executor alongside Indyke and Pagano ($250K compensation each) EFTA00016876
2014-11Epstein's 2014 will names JAMES E. STALEY as primary executor alongside Indyke and Mitchell. Successor: LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS. EFTA00016884
2015Jes Staley becomes CEO of Barclays
2019-07$600K+ transferred from Maxwell's Barclays accounts to UBS for card payment after Epstein's arrest
2019-10-13Maxwell FBAR filed with FinCEN reveals 4 Barclays accounts: $1,556,801 + $644,686 + $41,291 + $640,205 (2018 max values) EFTA00020368
2019-12-10SDNY briefs UK FCA on Staley-Epstein relationship. Requests FCA "not go overt anytime soon." EFTA00022164
2019-12-14SDNY internal email flags victim allegation: "Jes Staley raped her during a massage" at Epstein's NY residence EFTA00029358
2020-02-13Barclays discloses FCA and PRA investigating Staley's statements about his links to Epstein. FT reports DOJ passed information to UK FCA. EFTA00025082 EFTA00023410
Suspicious Activity Reports: 0 filed
Named in USAO 'FinCEN/Bank Letters' compilation alongside Deutsche Bank, BNY Mellon, Standard Chartered, Citibank, JPMorgan, HSBC, PNC
Key Bankers:
  • Jes Staley — CEO (2015-2021), named executor in Epstein's will

TD Bank / TD Ameritrade

United States Epstein Maxwell Unknown

TD Bank held ~$30M in Epstein-associated accounts and wanted to close all accounts immediately after filing SAR. TD Ameritrade received $8M UBS transfer for Maxwell hideout purchase. TD Ameritrade since acquired by Charles Schwab.

Peak: ~$30M in Epstein-associated accounts EFTA docs: 223
Accounts:
  • Epstein-associated entities (~$30M balance)
  • Scott Borgerson (TD Ameritrade custodian)
Key Events:
2019-08-12TD Ameritrade confirmed receipt of grand jury subpoena but failed to respond by August 23 deadline. AUSA threatened to 'move to compel.' EFTA00021311
2019-10-01TD Bank files SAR on Epstein entities. Current balance ~$30M. Bank requests immediate closure of all accounts. EFTA00015851 EFTA00015852
2019-11-12TD Ameritrade receives ~$8M from UBS Montpelier Trust account (Borgerson custodian)
2019-12-13Funds cascade through trusts to purchase 'Tucked Away' in Bradford, NH ($1.07M) EFTA01268498
Suspicious Activity Reports: 1 filed ($30.0M)
SAR filed Oct 1, 2019 via Sullivan & Cromwell (TD Bank's counsel). ~$30M in Epstein-associated accounts. Bank wanted to close all accounts immediately.

Charles Schwab

United States Epstein 2019–2019

Processed $27.7M in wires for Marrakesh palace purchase days before arrest. Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14 (Jul 2020) for all 34 Epstein entities.

Peak: $27.7M in wires EFTA docs: 262
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein
Key Events:
2019-06$27.7M in wires for Marrakesh palace processed days before Epstein arrest. Filed SAR with FinCEN.
Suspicious Activity Reports: 1 filed ($27.7M)
Filed SAR with FinCEN on Marrakesh wire transfers. FBI created FinCEN flowchart for Schwab accounts.

Bear Stearns

United States Epstein Maxwell 1976–2008

Epstein worked at Bear Stearns 1976-1981. Later held accounts for Epstein entities and Maxwell's $14.7M portfolio. $18.3M wire from Epstein to Maxwell's Bear Stearns account in 1999.

Peak: $18.3M single wire to Maxwell (Oct 1999); Maxwell portfolio $14.7M (Aug 2006) EFTA docs: 1,503
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein
  • Ghislaine Maxwell ($14.7M portfolio, Aug 2006)
  • Jeepers Inc.
  • Financial Trust Company
  • Bear Stearns Asset Backed-Securities Overseas Ltd (Wexner $5.4M shares)
Key Events:
1976Epstein hired at Bear Stearns after Ace Greenberg invitation: 'What are you doing teaching math at Dalton? You should be working on Wall Street.' EFTA00013640
1999-10-19$18,300,000 wire 'TRANSFERRED BY WIRE TO BEAR STEARNS FAO GHISLAINE MAXWELL' from Epstein's JPMorgan account EFTA00015176
2006-08Maxwell's Bear Stearns portfolio: $14.7M ($13M equities, $1.7M fixed income, $56K money market) EFTA00011149
2007Grand Jury Subpoena OLY-71 served on Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (SDFL, Palm Beach investigation) EFTA00007097
2007Financial Trust Company certified as sole stockholder of Jeepers Inc. at Bear Stearns EFTA00030701
Key Bankers:

Citibank

United States Epstein Maxwell Unknown

Maxwell records requested alongside UBS records in SDNY subpoena. Named in USAO 'FinCEN/Bank Letters' compilation. Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14 (Jul 2020) for all 34 Epstein entities.

EFTA docs: 1,615
Accounts:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell
Key Events:
2019Named in USAO FinCEN/Bank Letters compilation alongside Deutsche Bank, Barclays, BNY Mellon, Standard Chartered, JPMorgan, HSBC, PNC EFTA00023397

Bank Leumi

Israel Epstein Unknown

Used for Ehud Barak political entity funding. Deutsche Bank wrote reference letter 3 months after terminating Epstein. Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14 (Jul 2020) for all 34 Epstein entities.

EFTA docs: 59

Julius Baer

Switzerland Epstein Unknown

CEO Boris Collardi in direct conference calls and phone meetings with Epstein. Chief of Staff Cedric Heri organized access.

EFTA docs: 460
Key Events:
2017-01Cedric Heri (Chief of Staff) organizes conference call between Boris Collardi and Epstein EFTA00443772 EFTA00443268
2017-05Multiple 'JE to call Boris Collardi' entries in Epstein's schedule alongside meetings with Farkas, Dlugash EFTA00285385 EFTA00285415 EFTA00285492
Key Bankers:

Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) SA

Switzerland Epstein Unknown

Swiss banking pipeline from Southern Trust. $25M in documented wires: $10M from bank, $15M from Benjamin Edmond de Rothschild personally.

Peak: $25M in documented wires to Southern Trust EFTA docs: 11,707
Accounts:
  • Southern Trust Company
Key Events:
2015-12-17Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) SA Geneva wires $10,000,000 to Southern Trust Company at Deutsche Bank EFTA00027019
2015-12-21Benjamin Edmond de Rothschild wires $14,999,980 to Southern Trust Company at Deutsche Bank EFTA00027019

Bank of America

United States Epstein Unknown

Butterfly Trust funds traced through Bank of America. Leon Black funneled $170M to Epstein from BoA accounts. Opened account for Russian victim at Epstein's direction (2013). Settled victim class action for $72.5M (March 2026).

Peak: $170M funneled via Leon Black accounts EFTA docs: 0
Accounts:
  • Butterfly Trust
  • Leon Black / BV70 LLC (source of $170M to Epstein)
  • Victim accounts opened at Epstein's direction
Key Events:
2013Account opened for 22-year-old Russian woman at direction of Epstein employees — despite no English, no job, no income (red flags for trafficking)
2019Butterfly Trust funds traced through Bank of America in FBI financial forensics EFTA00037696
2026-03-27Settles victim class action for $72.5M. Third major bank payout after JPMorgan ($290M) and Deutsche Bank ($75M).
Suspicious Activity Reports: 0 filed
Butterfly Trust funds traced through BoA accounts
Regulatory Actions:
  • 2026-03-27 — U.S. District Court, Manhattan: $72.5M settlement with Epstein victim class (pending judicial approval) ($72.5M)

Wells Fargo

United States Epstein Unknown

$175K Butterfly Trust destination. Named in 9-bank SAR finding. Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14 (Jul 2020) for all 34 Epstein entities.

EFTA docs: 0
Accounts:
  • Butterfly Trust destination
Key Events:
2019$175K Butterfly Trust destination identified in FBI financial forensics EFTA00037696

USAA

United States Maxwell Unknown

Joint account for Scott Borgerson and Ghislaine Maxwell. FBI ordered USAA to 'keep account open' for investigative purposes.

Peak: $5,259.80 EFTA docs: 130
Accounts:
  • Scott Borgerson or Ghislaine Maxwell (joint, $5,259.80)
Key Events:
2020FBI confirms Maxwell has USAA account. Sends 'KEEP ACCOUNT OPEN' letter for investigative purposes. EFTA00016941 EFTA00038448
Suspicious Activity Reports: 0 filed
FBI ordered account kept open for investigative monitoring

American Express

United States Epstein Unknown

SAR backup documentation in FBI files. Named in 9-bank SAR finding.

EFTA docs: 0
Suspicious Activity Reports: 1 filed
SAR backup documentation found in FBI files

BNY Mellon

United States Epstein Maxwell Unknown

$7.4M wire via Mellon Bank from Epstein to Maxwell. Named in FinCEN/Bank Letters compilation.

Peak: $7.4M single wire EFTA docs: 1,483
Key Events:
1999$7,400,000 wire via Mellon Bank N.A. from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell EFTA00020584
2020Named in USAO FinCEN/Bank Letters compilation — BNY Mellon submitted comment letter EFTA00023397

Citizens Bank

United States Maxwell Unknown

Scott Borgerson held account receiving $2.5M wire from Maxwell's UBS account (May 2016). Also processed wires for Hyperion Air Inc. (Epstein aviation entity). Maxwell's 2018 tax extension listed Citizens Bank checking account.

Peak: $2.5M wire EFTA docs: 166
Accounts:
  • Scott Borgerson
  • Hyperion Air Inc.
Key Events:
2016-05-03Maxwell authorizes $2,500,000 wire from her UBS account to Scott Borgerson at Citizens Bank EFTA00022365 EFTA01279463

First Republic Bank

United States Epstein Unknown

Wire transfers for Epstein associates: Lesley Groff (multiple $100K wires), Maxwell, Richard Kahn (UCC filing), David Mitchell ($100K). Named in FinCEN bank letters compilation.

EFTA docs: 155
Accounts:
  • Lesley Groff
  • Richard Kahn (UCC filing)
  • David Mitchell
Key Events:
2020Two comment letters submitted to FinCEN (Jul 14 and Aug 17, 2020) EFTA00023397

HSBC

United Kingdom Epstein Unknown

HSBC Bank Bermuda wired $58K to Haze Trust at Deutsche Bank. CHIPS debit via HSBC Bank USA to Epstein's defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt ($50K) and Alan Dershowitz ($100K). Named in FinCEN bank letters compilation.

EFTA docs: 1,649
Accounts:
  • Haze Trust (via HSBC Bermuda)
Key Events:
2007-10-10$50,000 CHIPS debit via HSBC Bank USA to Gerald B. Lefcourt PC (Epstein defense attorney); same statement shows $100,000 wire to Alan Dershowitz
2018-12-13$58,328 wire from HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited to Haze Trust checking account at Deutsche Bank EFTA00027019

Standard Chartered

United Kingdom Epstein Unknown

Butterfly Trust held $330K at Standard Chartered. $237K+ outgoing wire from Butterfly Trust to Standard Chartered NY (questioned by Deutsche Bank compliance). Also intermediary for Russian-linked wire transfers.

Peak: $330K Butterfly Trust balance EFTA docs: 834
Accounts:
  • Butterfly Trust ($330,782)
Key Events:
2015-03-31$237,270 wire from Butterfly Trust at Deutsche Bank to Standard Chartered Bank New York — questioned by DB compliance EFTA00027019

Nordea

Sweden Epstein Unknown

Wire transfers "PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN" through Nordea Bank via State Street Bank custodian accounts. FBI trace inquiry to Nordea regarding Epstein Euro wire transfers.

EFTA docs: 161
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein (via State Street Bank custodian)
Key Events:
2015-03Wire transfer to Nordea SSB REPO — PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN CONFIDENTIAL EFTA00169211

Handelsbanken

Sweden Epstein Unknown

Wire transfers "PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN" to Handelsbanken via State Street Bank. $10,000 SEK conversion (May 2014).

EFTA docs: 52
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein (via State Street Bank custodian)
Key Events:
2014-05$10,000 wire transfer to Handelsbanken SSB — PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN (SEK conversion, FX rate 0.7209) EFTA00169211

Swedbank

Sweden / Lithuania Epstein Unknown

Wire transfers "PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN" to Swedbank Lithuanian IBAN (LT prefix). Multiple transfers $600-$2,500.

EFTA docs: 94
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein (Lithuanian IBAN LT387300010129516294)
Key Events:
2015-08$1,000 wire to Swedbank SSD, IBAN: LT387300010129516294 — PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00169211
2017Additional FX transfers to Swedbank AB ($2,500, $2,000, $600) EFTA01253920 EFTA01253900

UniCredit Bank Austria AG

Austria Epstein Unknown

Epstein held account at UniCredit Bank Austria. Austrian IBAN documented in wire transfer records.

EFTA docs: 54
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein (Austrian IBAN AT131200050778146401)
Key Events:
2016-01$2,750 wire to UniCredit Bank Austria AG SSB, IBAN: AT131200050778146401 — PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00169211

Banca del Fucino

Italy Epstein Unknown

Epstein held account at this small Italian bank. Wire transfers, CartaSi credit card, and named in FinCEN SAR alongside Butterfly Trust and JP Morgan.

EFTA docs: 33
Accounts:
  • Jeffrey Epstein (Italian IBAN IT27J0312403210000000237514)
  • CartaSi credit card
Key Events:
2015-01$10,000 wire to Banca del Fucino, IBAN: IT27J0312403210000000237514 — PAID TO: JEFFREY EPSTEIN EFTA00169211
2016-01CartaSi credit card statement from Banca del Fucino (in Italian) EFTA00592970
Suspicious Activity Reports: 0 filed
Named in FinCEN SAR alongside J Epstein Foundation, Butterfly Trust, JP Morgan Chase

Coutts (RBS)

United Kingdom Epstein Unknown

UK private bank (RBS subsidiary). Epstein email reference: "COUTTS, RBS and china." Banker "Hany of Coutts" handled UK-side legal/financial matters.

EFTA docs: 62
Key Events:
2011-06Epstein email reminder to himself: "COUTTS, RBS and china" EFTA00432232
"Hany of Coutts will deal with the UK side by asking their in-house lawyer to prepare plus and minus and implications of UK" EFTA00735249
Key Bankers:
  • Hany — UK banking relationship

FirstCaribbean International Bank

British Virgin Islands Epstein Unknown

Banking for Epstein's Virgin Islands operations. Payments to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Wire transfers through BVI law firm Farara Kerins.

EFTA docs: 4
Key Events:
$45,000 transit to FirstCaribbean; payments for Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour hurricane repair EFTA01272095 EFTA01483040

Scotiabank

Canada / USVI Epstein Unknown

USVI branch at 6100 Red Hook Quarters, Suite B-3 — same complex as Epstein's Financial Trust Company Inc.

EFTA docs: 60

BNP Paribas

France Epstein ?–present

Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14.

EFTA docs: 0
Key Events:
2020-09Subpoenaed by USVI government (USVI v. Estate)

Northern Trust International Banking Corp

United States Epstein ?–present

Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14.

EFTA docs: 0
Key Events:
2020-07Subpoenaed by USVI government (USVI v. Estate)

First National Bank of Omaha

United States Epstein ?–present

Subpoenaed by USVI in ST-20-CV-14. Specific account 867730320 identified.

EFTA docs: 0
Key Events:
2020-09Subpoenaed by USVI government (USVI v. Estate) for account 867730320

See Also

Sources & Methodology

Banking relationships identified from EFTA corpus documents including account records, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), compliance files, subpoenas, regulatory consent orders, and federal investigator reports. Relationship periods are based on earliest and latest documented activity. EFTA document counts reflect all corpus documents mentioning each bank, not just account-specific records.