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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ71A

CRESCHZZ71A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ilanz, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ71A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ71A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code71A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityIlanz
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.
71A 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 bank is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ71A?

CRESCHZZ71A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Ilanz, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ71A stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 71A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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

Banks often add several percent 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 CRESCHZZ71A?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ71A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ71A if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

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

Do I need CRESCHZZ71A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ71A.

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