SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68B
CRESCHZZ68B belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ68B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 68B |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chiasso |
| 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.
- 68B 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68B?
CRESCHZZ68B identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chiasso, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ68B 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 CRESCHZZ68B.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more 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 CRESCHZZ68B stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 68B identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.