SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ25R

CRESCHZZ25R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ25R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ25R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code25R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchNidaugasse
CityBiel (Bienne)
CountrySwitzerland

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.
25R 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZ25R?

CRESCHZZ25R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nidaugasse, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add 1–3% 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 happens if I use CRESCHZZ25R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ25R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ25R mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 25R identifies the department Nidaugasse.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other 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.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ25R?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ25R points to Nidaugasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ25R.

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