SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZFSHL
CRESCHZFSHL belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZFSHL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZF |
| Branch code | SHL |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) |
| Branch | Shl-Service |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- SHL 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 bank is behind BIC CRESCHZFSHL?
CRESCHZFSHL identifies Shl-Service, a unit 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.
What do the letters in CRESCHZFSHL mean?
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 SHL is the code of the department Shl-Service.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service) in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZFSHL for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZFSHL.
Can I use CRESCHZF instead of CRESCHZFSHL?
CRESCHZF is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG (Multibank Ars and Eft Service), while CRESCHZFSHL is Shl-Service. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZFSHL 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.