SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ46A

CRESCHZZ46A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Olten, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ46A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ46A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code46A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityOlten
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
46A 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 CRESCHZZ46A?

CRESCHZZ46A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Olten, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ46A?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ46A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ46A.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more 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 happens if I use CRESCHZZ46A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ46A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

Do I need CRESCHZZ46A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ46A.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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