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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ68R

CRESCHZZ68R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chiasso, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ68R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ68R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code68R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchCorso S. Gottardo
CityChiasso
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
68R 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 CRESCHZZ68R?

CRESCHZZ68R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corso S. Gottardo, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Chiasso, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ68R stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 68R identifies the branch Corso S. Gottardo.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ68R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ68R against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ68R?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ68R is Corso S. Gottardo. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ68R.

What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send.

Do I need CRESCHZZ68R to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ68R.

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