SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ16A
CRESCHZZ16A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chatel-St.denis, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ16A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 16A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chatel-St.denis |
| 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.
- 16A 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 branch is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ16A?
The code CRESCHZZ16A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chatel-St.denis, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ16A 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 16A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ16A 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 do need CRESCHZZ16A.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.