GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ12Y

CRESCHZZ12Y belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Geneva, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ12Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ12Y
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code12Y
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchOnex
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

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.
12Y 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ12Y?

CRESCHZZ12Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Onex, 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.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ12Y for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ12Y.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ12Y?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ12Y points to Onex. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ12Y.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ12Y stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 12Y identifies the branch Onex.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ12Y incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ12Y with the recipient before sending.

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