SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ19E
CRESCHZZ19E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sion/Sitten, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ19E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 19E |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sion/Sitten |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 19E 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 is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ19E?
The code CRESCHZZ19E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sion/Sitten, 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 usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ19E for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ19E.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ19E 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 19E is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ19E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ19E with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.