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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ18A

CRESCHZZ18A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Vevey, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ18A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ18A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code18A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityVevey
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.
18A 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 CRESCHZZ18A?

CRESCHZZ18A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Vevey, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CRESCHZZ18A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ18A.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ18A stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 18A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ18A?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ18A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ18A.

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