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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ16C

CRESCHZZ16C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Bulle, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ16C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ16C
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code16C
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityBulle
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
16C 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

What bank uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ16C?

CRESCHZZ16C identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Bulle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ16C?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ16C is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ16C.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ16C mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 16C is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Do I need CRESCHZZ16C to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ16C.

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