SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ50A
CRESCHZZ50A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Aarau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ50A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 50A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Aarau |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 50A 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
What bank uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ50A?
The code CRESCHZZ50A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Aarau, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ50A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ50A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ50A stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 50A is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other 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.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ50A?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ50A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ50A 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.