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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ19S

CRESCHZZ19S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sion/Sitten, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ19S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ19S
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code19S
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchAvenue du Midi
CitySion/Sitten
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
19S 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 bank uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ19S?

CRESCHZZ19S identifies Avenue du Midi, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sion/Sitten, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CRESCHZZ19S to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ19S.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ19S stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 19S is the code of the department Avenue du Midi.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ19S?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ19S is Avenue du Midi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ19S if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ19S incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ19S against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

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