SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFES4
CRESCHZFES4 belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZFES4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZF |
| Branch code | ES4 |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) |
| Branch | Es4-Services |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) 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.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ES4 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFES4?
CRESCHZFES4 identifies Es4-Services, a unit 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.
What happens if I use CRESCHZFES4 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZFES4 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in CRESCHZFES4 stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ES4 identifies the department Es4-Services.
Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFES4?
CRESCHZF points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFES4 points to Es4-Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZFES4 if the recipient 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 the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CRESCHZFES4 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZFES4.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.