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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ41H

CRESCHZZ41H belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Pratteln, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ41H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ41H
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code41H
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityPratteln
CountrySwitzerland

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.
41H 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 CRESCHZZ41H?

The code CRESCHZZ41H belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Pratteln, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ41H stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 41H identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Do I need CRESCHZZ41H to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ41H.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?

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

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ41H?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ41H points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ41H 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.