SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFESZ
CRESCHZFESZ belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZFESZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZF |
| Branch code | ESZ |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) |
| Branch | Esz-Service |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- ESZ 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
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFESZ?
The code CRESCHZFESZ belongs to Esz-Service, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZFESZ to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZFESZ.
Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFESZ?
CRESCHZF is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFESZ is Esz-Service. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZFESZ if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZFESZ mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ESZ identifies the department Esz-Service.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.