SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ42A
CRESCHZZ42A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Laufen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ42A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 42A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Laufen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 42A 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 CRESCHZZ42A?
CRESCHZZ42A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Laufen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
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. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CRESCHZZ42A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ42A.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ42A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ42A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.