SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFEL1

CRESCHZFEL1 belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.

CRESCHZFEL1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZFEL1
8-character codeCRESCHZF
Branch codeEL1
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service)
BranchEl1-Service
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
EL1 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 CRESCHZFEL1?

The code CRESCHZFEL1 belongs to El1-Service, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use CRESCHZFEL1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZFEL1 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CRESCHZFEL1 stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and EL1 identifies the branch El1-Service.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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).

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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