SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ39R
CRESCHZZ39R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Brig (Brigue), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ39R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 39R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Bahnhofstrasse 12 |
| City | Brig (Brigue) |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 39R 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ39R?
The code CRESCHZZ39R belongs to Bahnhofstrasse 12, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Brig (Brigue), Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ39R stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 39R is the code of the department Bahnhofstrasse 12.
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 what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ39R to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ39R.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.