SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ41R
CRESCHZZ41R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Pratteln, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ41R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 41R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Bahnhofstrasse 1 |
| City | Pratteln |
| 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.
- 41R 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ41R?
CRESCHZZ41R identifies Bahnhofstrasse 1, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Pratteln, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ41R mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 41R is the code of the department Bahnhofstrasse 1.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often 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.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ41R?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ41R is Bahnhofstrasse 1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ41R if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ41R with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ41R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.