SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ40R
CRESCHZZ40R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ40R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 40R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Gerbergasse |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 40R 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZ40R?
The code CRESCHZZ40R belongs to Gerbergasse, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ40R?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ40R is Gerbergasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ40R.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ40R with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ40R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Do I need CRESCHZZ40R 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. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ40R.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.