SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12P
CRESCHZZ12P belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Vesenaz, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ12P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 12P |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Vesenaz |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 12P 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 BIC CRESCHZZ12P?
CRESCHZZ12P identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Vesenaz, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ12P stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 12P identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ12P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ12P against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12P?
CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12P is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ12P.
Do I need CRESCHZZ12P for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ12P.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.