SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ60R
CRESCHZZ60R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ60R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 60R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Bahnhofstrasse |
| City | Lucerne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 60R 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 code CRESCHZZ60R?
CRESCHZZ60R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bahnhofstrasse, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lucerne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ60R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ60R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other 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 does each part of CRESCHZZ60R mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 60R is the code of the department Bahnhofstrasse.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ60R?
CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ60R is Bahnhofstrasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ60R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.