SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68E
CRESCHZZ68E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lamone, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ68E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 68E |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lamone |
| 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.
- 68E 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 CRESCHZZ68E?
The code CRESCHZZ68E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lamone, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ68E 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. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ68E.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ68E stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 68E identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ68E?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ68E points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ68E if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.