SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ66F

CRESCHZZ66F belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Brissago, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ66F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ66F
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code66F
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityBrissago
CountrySwitzerland

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.
66F 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 BIC CRESCHZZ66F?

CRESCHZZ66F identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Brissago, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ66F mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 66F identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ66F?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ66F points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ66F.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ66F 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 still need CRESCHZZ66F.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.