SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ41Q
CRESCHZZ41Q belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Reinach (Bl), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ41Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 41Q |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reinach (Bl) |
| 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.
- 41Q 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 code CRESCHZZ41Q?
The code CRESCHZZ41Q belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Reinach (Bl), Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ41Q mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 41Q identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ41Q 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. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ41Q.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ41Q?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ41Q is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ41Q.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ41Q incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ41Q with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.