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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12A

CRESCHZZ12A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
12A 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 BIC CRESCHZZ12A?

CRESCHZZ12A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12A?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ12A.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ12A stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 12A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CRESCHZZ12A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ12A.

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