SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ45A

CRESCHZZ45A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Solothurn, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ45A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ45A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code45A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CitySolothurn
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
45A 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 code CRESCHZZ45A?

CRESCHZZ45A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Solothurn, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ45A?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ45A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ45A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ45A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ45A with the recipient before you confirm.

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 do the letters in CRESCHZZ45A stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 45A identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.