SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ18P
CRESCHZZ18P belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Villars Sur Glane, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ18P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 18P |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Villars Sur Glane |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 18P 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 code CRESCHZZ18P?
CRESCHZZ18P identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Villars Sur Glane, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ18P for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ18P.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ18P stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 18P is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ18P?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ18P is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ18P.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more 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.