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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12E

CRESCHZZ12E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12E
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12E
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchEaux-Vives
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.
12E 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 CRESCHZZ12E?

CRESCHZZ12E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eaux-Vives, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CRESCHZZ12E for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ12E.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ12E incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ12E with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ12E 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 12E identifies the branch Eaux-Vives.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12E?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12E points to Eaux-Vives. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ12E 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.