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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12L

CRESCHZZ12L belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12L
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12L
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchPlace St-Gervais
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
12L 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZ12L?

CRESCHZZ12L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Place St-Gervais, 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.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ12L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ12L against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ12L 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 12L is the code of the branch Place St-Gervais.

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

Yes – we list 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.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12L?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12L points to Place St-Gervais. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ12L.

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. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers 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.