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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ69N

CRESCHZZ69N belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lugano, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ69N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ69N
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code69N
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchLugano-Uc
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.
69N 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ69N?

CRESCHZZ69N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lugano-Uc, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lugano, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ69N?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ69N points to Lugano-Uc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ69N.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other 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.

Do I need CRESCHZZ69N for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ69N.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ69N stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 69N identifies the department Lugano-Uc.

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