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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80Q

CRESCHZZ80Q belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ80Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ80Q
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code80Q
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchBahnhofstrasse
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
80Q 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80Q?

CRESCHZZ80Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bahnhofstrasse, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ80Q with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ80Q against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ80Q?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ80Q points to Bahnhofstrasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ80Q if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ80Q mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 80Q identifies the branch Bahnhofstrasse.

Do I need CRESCHZZ80Q for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ80Q.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.