SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ81R
CRESCHZZ81R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Buelach, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ81R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 81R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Winterthurerstrasse |
| City | Buelach |
| 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.
- 81R 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZ81R?
CRESCHZZ81R identifies Winterthurerstrasse, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Buelach, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ81R?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ81R points to Winterthurerstrasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ81R.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ81R 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 81R identifies the department Winterthurerstrasse.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send.
Do I need CRESCHZZ81R to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ81R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.