SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ30M
CRESCHZZ30M belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ostermundigen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ30M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 30M |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ostermundigen |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 30M 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 BIC CRESCHZZ30M?
The code CRESCHZZ30M belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ostermundigen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ30M stand for?
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 30M identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ30M?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ30M points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ30M if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CRESCHZZ30M for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ30M.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.