SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ31A

CRESCHZZ31A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Duedingen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ31A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ31A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code31A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityDuedingen
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.
31A 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 bank is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ31A?

The code CRESCHZZ31A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Duedingen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ31A mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 31A identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ31A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ31A.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ31A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ31A with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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