SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ83A
CRESCHZZ83A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Kloten, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ83A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 83A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kloten |
| 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.
- 83A 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 BIC CRESCHZZ83A?
CRESCHZZ83A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Kloten, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ83A mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 83A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ83A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ83A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.
Do I need CRESCHZZ83A 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 do need CRESCHZZ83A.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.