SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFCZA
CRESCHZFCZA belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZFCZA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZF |
| Branch code | CZA |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) |
| Branch | Cza-Services |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- CZA 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 CRESCHZFCZA?
CRESCHZFCZA identifies Cza-Services, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 58 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service).
What happens if I enter CRESCHZFCZA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZFCZA against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) before you confirm.
Do I need CRESCHZFCZA for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZFCZA.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFCZA?
CRESCHZF points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFCZA is Cza-Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZFCZA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.