SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ66A
CRESCHZZ66A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Locarno, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ66A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 66A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Locarno |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 66A 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 CRESCHZZ66A?
The code CRESCHZZ66A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Locarno, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CRESCHZZ66A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ66A.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ66A mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 66A is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ66A?
CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ66A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ66A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.