SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ20R
CRESCHZZ20R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Neuchatel, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ20R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 20R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Rue du Seyon |
| City | Neuchatel |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 20R 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ20R?
The code CRESCHZZ20R belongs to Rue du Seyon, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CRESCHZZ20R to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 CRESCHZZ20R.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ20R 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 20R identifies the branch Rue du Seyon.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ20R?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ20R is Rue du Seyon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ20R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.