SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ81A

CRESCHZZ81A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Regensdorf, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ81A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ81A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code81A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityRegensdorf
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
81A 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ81A?

CRESCHZZ81A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Regensdorf, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ81A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ81A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ81A?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ81A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ81A if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need CRESCHZZ81A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ81A.

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