SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ65A
CRESCHZZ65A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ65A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 65A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bellinzona |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 65A 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 is behind BIC CRESCHZZ65A?
CRESCHZZ65A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Bellinzona, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ65A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ65A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ65A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ65A.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ65A stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 65A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.