SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ39S
CRESCHZZ39S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ39S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 39S |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Route de Sion |
| City | Sierre/Siders |
| 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.
- 39S 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 CRESCHZZ39S?
CRESCHZZ39S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Route de Sion, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got 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.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ39S?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ39S is Route de Sion. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ39S if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ39S mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 39S is the code of the department Route de Sion.
Do I need CRESCHZZ39S to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ39S.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.