SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ66C
CRESCHZZ66C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ascona, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ66C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 66C |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ascona |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 66C 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ66C?
CRESCHZZ66C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ascona, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ66C stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 66C identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ66C?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ66C points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ66C if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ66C for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 CRESCHZZ66C.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.