SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ45R

CRESCHZZ45R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Solothurn, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ45R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ45R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code45R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchWengistrasse
CitySolothurn
CountrySwitzerland

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.
45R 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 CRESCHZZ45R?

CRESCHZZ45R identifies Wengistrasse, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Solothurn, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ45R mean?

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

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ45R?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ45R points to Wengistrasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ45R.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.