SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ81E
CRESCHZZ81E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Oberengstringen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ81E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 81E |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oberengstringen |
| 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.
- 81E 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 BIC CRESCHZZ81E?
The code CRESCHZZ81E belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Oberengstringen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ81E incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ81E with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ81E mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 81E identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ81E to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ81E.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.