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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12B

CRESCHZZ12B belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12B
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12B
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchPraille-Acacias
CityGeneva
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.
12B 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 CRESCHZZ12B?

CRESCHZZ12B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Praille-Acacias, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12B?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12B is Praille-Acacias. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ12B if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need CRESCHZZ12B to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ12B.

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

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

What does each part of CRESCHZZ12B stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 12B is the code of the department Praille-Acacias.

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