SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ63S
CRESCHZZ63S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Baar, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ63S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 63S |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Dorfstrasse 13 |
| City | Baar |
| 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.
- 63S 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 bank uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ63S?
CRESCHZZ63S identifies Dorfstrasse 13, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Baar, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need CRESCHZZ63S 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 do need CRESCHZZ63S.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ63S?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ63S points to Dorfstrasse 13. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ63S.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ63S mean?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 63S is the code of the department Dorfstrasse 13.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.