SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ80Z

CRESCHZZ80Z belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ80Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ80Z
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code80Z
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchWiedikon
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
80Z 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 uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ80Z?

CRESCHZZ80Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wiedikon, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ80Z?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ80Z is Wiedikon. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ80Z if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ80Z for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ80Z.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ80Z with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ80Z with the recipient before you confirm.

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