SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12T
CRESCHZZ12T belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Nyon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ12T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 12T |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nyon |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 12T 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 CRESCHZZ12T?
The code CRESCHZZ12T belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Nyon, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need CRESCHZZ12T to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ12T.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ12T incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ12T against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12T?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12T is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ12T 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.