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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ69S

CRESCHZZ69S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ponte Tresa, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ69S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ69S
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code69S
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchVia Lugano
CityPonte Tresa
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
69S 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ69S?

CRESCHZZ69S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Via Lugano, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ponte Tresa, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ69S mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 69S is the code of the department Via Lugano.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ69S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ69S with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need CRESCHZZ69S for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ69S.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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