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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12J

CRESCHZZ12J belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12J
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12J
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.
12J 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12J?

The code CRESCHZZ12J belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ12J mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 12J identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ12J incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ12J with the recipient before sending.

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

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

Do I need CRESCHZZ12J for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ12J.

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