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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12R

CRESCHZZ12R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchChene-Bourg
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.
12R 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 code CRESCHZZ12R?

CRESCHZZ12R identifies Chene-Bourg, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes, we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ12R incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ12R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12R?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12R is Chene-Bourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ12R if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need CRESCHZZ12R for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ12R.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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