SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ82A

CRESCHZZ82A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ82A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ82A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code82A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CitySchaffhausen
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
82A 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ82A?

CRESCHZZ82A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes, our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ82A?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ82A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ82A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ82A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ82A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ82A mean?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 82A identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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