SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFARS

CRESCHZFARS belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.

CRESCHZFARS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZFARS
8-character codeCRESCHZF
Branch codeARS
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service)
BranchStatement Multibanking Provided Through Fides Treasury Services
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) SWIFT/BIC works

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

CRES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ZF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ARS 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

What bank uses BIC CRESCHZFARS?

CRESCHZFARS identifies Statement Multibanking Provided Through Fides Treasury Services, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZFARS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZFARS with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Switzerland?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of CRESCHZFARS stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ARS identifies the branch Statement Multibanking Provided Through Fides Treasury Services.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZFARS to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZFARS.

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