SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ81M
CRESCHZZ81M belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Buelach, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ81M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 81M |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Buelach |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 81M 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 is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ81M?
The code CRESCHZZ81M belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Buelach, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CRESCHZZ81M for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ81M.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ81M?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ81M points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ81M if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ81M stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 81M identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.