SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ47A

CRESCHZZ47A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Oensingen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ47A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ47A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code47A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityOensingen
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.
47A 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 CRESCHZZ47A?

CRESCHZZ47A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Oensingen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Do I need CRESCHZZ47A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ47A.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ47A 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 47A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ47A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ47A with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ47A?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ47A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ47A if the recipient asks for it.

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