SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ50B
CRESCHZZ50B belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Schonenwerd, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ50B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 50B |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schonenwerd |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 50B 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ50B?
CRESCHZZ50B identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Schonenwerd, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ50B to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ50B.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ50B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ50B with the recipient before sending.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got 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 do the letters in CRESCHZZ50B 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 50B identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.