SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ25A
CRESCHZZ25A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ25A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 25A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Biel (Bienne) |
| 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.
- 25A 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ25A?
CRESCHZZ25A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ25A mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 25A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ25A?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ25A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ25A.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ25A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ25A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.