SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ49A

CRESCHZZ49A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Langenthal, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ49A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ49A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code49A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityLangenthal
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.
49A 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 branch uses BIC CRESCHZZ49A?

CRESCHZZ49A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Langenthal, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ49A mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 49A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ49A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ49A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ49A?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ49A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ49A.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

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