SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ36A
CRESCHZZ36A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Thun, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ36A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 36A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Thun |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 36A 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 CRESCHZZ36A?
The code CRESCHZZ36A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Thun, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when 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 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.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ36A mean?
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 36A identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ36A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ36A.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ36A?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ36A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ36A 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.