SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ69B
CRESCHZZ69B belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ69B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 69B |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Piazzale P.pelli |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 69B 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ69B?
CRESCHZZ69B identifies Piazzale P.pelli, 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.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ69B mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 69B identifies the branch Piazzale P.pelli.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ69B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ69B against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ69B?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ69B is Piazzale P.pelli. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ69B.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.