SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ40E
CRESCHZZ40E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ40E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 40E |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Gundeldingen |
| City | Basle |
| 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.
- 40E 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ40E?
CRESCHZZ40E identifies Gundeldingen, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best 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 what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CRESCHZZ40E for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ40E.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more 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.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ40E mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 40E identifies the department Gundeldingen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.