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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ44A

CRESCHZZ44A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Liestal, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ44A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ44A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code44A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityLiestal
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
44A 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 CRESCHZZ44A?

CRESCHZZ44A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Liestal, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ44A stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 44A identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Do I need CRESCHZZ44A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ44A.

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.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ44A?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ44A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ44A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ44A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ44A with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.