SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68F

CRESCHZZ68F belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Balerna, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ68F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ68F
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code68F
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityBalerna
CountrySwitzerland

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.
68F 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 BIC CRESCHZZ68F?

The code CRESCHZZ68F belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Balerna, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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.

What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

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.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ68F stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 68F identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ68F?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ68F points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ68F if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ68F incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ68F against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

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