SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80U
CRESCHZZ80U belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ80U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 80U |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Oerlikon/Querstrasse |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 80U 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZ80U?
CRESCHZZ80U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oerlikon/Querstrasse, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ80U?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ80U is Oerlikon/Querstrasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ80U.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ80U stand for?
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 80U is the code of the department Oerlikon/Querstrasse.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ80U incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ80U against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.