SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFEC2
CRESCHZFEC2 belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZFEC2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZF |
| Branch code | EC2 |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) |
| Branch | Ec2-Service |
| 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.
- EC2 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 CRESCHZFEC2?
CRESCHZFEC2 identifies Ec2-Service, a branch or department 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.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZFEC2 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZFEC2.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 58 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use CRESCHZFEC2 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZFEC2 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFEC2?
CRESCHZF is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFEC2 is Ec2-Service. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZFEC2 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.