SWIFT/BIC code CRESAU2DXXX

CRESAU2DXXX belongs to Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD in Sydney, Australia.

CRESAU2DXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESAU2DXXX
8-character codeCRESAU2D
Branch codeXXX
BankCredit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD
BranchHead office
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CRES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2D Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESAU2DXXX?

CRESAU2DXXX identifies the headquarters of Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Is CRESAU2D and CRESAU2DXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CRESAU2D is the 8-character version of CRESAU2DXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD in Sydney.

What does each part of CRESAU2DXXX mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2D is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CRESAU2DXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse Investment Services (Australia) LTD take in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.