SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ62C
CRESCHZZ62C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sursee, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ62C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 62C |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sursee |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 62C 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 CRESCHZZ62C?
The code CRESCHZZ62C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Sursee, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ62C stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 62C is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ62C for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ62C.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ62C?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ62C points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ62C if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ62C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ62C with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.