SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFMET

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

CRESCHZFMET

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZFMET
8-character codeCRESCHZF
Branch codeMET
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service)
BranchMet-Service
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
MET 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 CRESCHZFMET?

The code CRESCHZFMET belongs to Met-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.

Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFMET?

CRESCHZF is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFMET is Met-Service. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZFMET 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?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of CRESCHZFMET stand for?

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 MET is the code of the department Met-Service.

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

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

Do I need CRESCHZFMET 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 CRESCHZFMET.

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