SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80P

CRESCHZZ80P belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ80P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ80P
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code80P
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchHoengg
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
80P 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 is behind BIC CRESCHZZ80P?

CRESCHZZ80P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hoengg, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ80P incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ80P against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ80P?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ80P is Hoengg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ80P.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ80P mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 80P is the code of the department Hoengg.

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.

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