SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ41S
CRESCHZZ41S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Reinach (Bl), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ41S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 41S |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Hauptstrasse |
| City | Reinach (Bl) |
| 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.
- 41S 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ41S?
The code CRESCHZZ41S belongs to Hauptstrasse, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Reinach (Bl), Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ41S for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ41S.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ41S?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ41S is Hauptstrasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ41S.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other 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.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ41S stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 41S is the code of the department Hauptstrasse.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.