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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ40D

CRESCHZZ40D belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ40D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ40D
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code40D
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchBrausebad
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

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.
40D 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ40D?

The code CRESCHZZ40D belongs to Brausebad, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ40D stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 40D identifies the department Brausebad.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ40D to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ40D.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ40D?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ40D is Brausebad. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ40D 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.