SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ72B

CRESCHZZ72B belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Klosters, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ72B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ72B
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code72B
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityKlosters
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
72B 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 uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ72B?

CRESCHZZ72B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Klosters, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ72B for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ72B.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ72B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ72B against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ72B stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 72B identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ72B?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ72B is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ72B.

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