SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ75L
CRESCHZZ75L belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Samnaun, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ75L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 75L |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Samnaun |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 75L 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 is behind BIC CRESCHZZ75L?
CRESCHZZ75L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Samnaun, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ75L incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ75L against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ75L mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 75L identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ75L?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ75L points to 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 CRESCHZZ75L.
Do I need CRESCHZZ75L to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ75L.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.