SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ41E
CRESCHZZ41E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Riehen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ41E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 41E |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Riehen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 41E 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 branch uses BIC CRESCHZZ41E?
CRESCHZZ41E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Riehen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ41E for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ41E.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ41E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ41E against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ41E stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 41E is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.