SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ23A

CRESCHZZ23A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chaux-de-Fonds, la, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ23A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ23A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code23A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityChaux-de-Fonds, la
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.
23A 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 CRESCHZZ23A?

CRESCHZZ23A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chaux-de-Fonds, la, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ23A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ23A.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ23A mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 23A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more 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.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ23A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ23A with the recipient before you confirm.

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