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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ10C

CRESCHZZ10C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lausanne, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ10C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ10C
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code10C
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchLa-Sallaz
CityLausanne
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG 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).
ZZ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
10C 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ10C?

CRESCHZZ10C is the SWIFT/BIC code of La-Sallaz, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lausanne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ10C mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 10C identifies the branch La-Sallaz.

Do I need CRESCHZZ10C for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ10C.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ10C?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ10C points to La-Sallaz. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ10C.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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