SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68C
CRESCHZZ68C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ68C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 68C |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mendrisio |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 68C 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 branch is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ68C?
The code CRESCHZZ68C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ68C stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 68C identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ68C?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ68C points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ68C if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CRESCHZZ68C to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ68C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.