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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ17R

CRESCHZZ17R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Fribourg, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ17R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ17R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code17R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchAvenue de la Gare
CityFribourg
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
17R 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ17R?

CRESCHZZ17R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Avenue de la Gare, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Fribourg, 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?

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

Do I need CRESCHZZ17R 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 CRESCHZZ17R.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ17R?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ17R points to Avenue de la Gare. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ17R if the recipient asks for it.

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

Yes, our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ17R mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 17R identifies the department Avenue de la Gare.

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