SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ27N

CRESCHZZ27N belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Tavannes, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ27N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ27N
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code27N
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityTavannes
CountrySwitzerland

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.
27N 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ27N?

CRESCHZZ27N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Tavannes, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CRESCHZZ27N 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 CRESCHZZ27N.

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

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

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ27N?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ27N points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ27N if the recipient asks for it.

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