SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ60U

CRESCHZZ60U belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sarnen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ60U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ60U
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code60U
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchBahnhofplatz
CitySarnen
CountrySwitzerland

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.
60U 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 CRESCHZZ60U?

CRESCHZZ60U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bahnhofplatz, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sarnen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ60U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ60U with the recipient before sending.

Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 CRESCHZZ60U mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 60U identifies the department Bahnhofplatz.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ60U?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ60U is Bahnhofplatz. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ60U.

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 what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

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