SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80F
CRESCHZZ80F belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ80F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 80F |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Oerlikon |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 80F 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 CRESCHZZ80F?
CRESCHZZ80F identifies Oerlikon, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ80F?
CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ80F points to Oerlikon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ80F.
Do I need CRESCHZZ80F to send euros 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 CRESCHZZ80F.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ80F 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 80F is the code of the department Oerlikon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.