SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ69A

CRESCHZZ69A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lugano, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ69A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ69A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code69A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityLugano
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
69A 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

What bank is behind BIC CRESCHZZ69A?

The code CRESCHZZ69A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lugano, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ69A 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 69A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ69A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ69A with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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 is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ69A?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ69A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ69A.

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