The BIS Archive is located in the BIS Tower at Centralbahnplatz 2, Basel, and is open to researchers by appointment only. Opening times are normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30. The Archive is closed on bank holidays, BIS board meeting days and the day of the AGM.
A maximum of two researchers are permitted access at any one time, and only then when they are working jointly on a project. Researchers are permitted to use their own laptop PC. Researchers have the possibility to have photocopies made for them by Archive staff. This service is charged for, with a limited free allowance.
BIS Archive
Bank for International Settlements
CH-4002 Basel
Fax: + 41-61-280 91 00 or + 41-61-280 81 00
Telephone: +41-61-280 80 61 or +41-61-280 82 81
E-mail: archive@bis.org
Researchers will normally be sent a letter of invitation, which they must bring with them at the time of their visit, as well as valid identification bearing a photograph.