SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ83C

CRESCHZZ83C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wallisellen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ83C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ83C
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code83C
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityWallisellen
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
83C 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/BIC code CRESCHZZ83C?

CRESCHZZ83C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wallisellen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Do I need CRESCHZZ83C 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. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ83C.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ83C?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ83C points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ83C if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ83C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ83C with the recipient before you confirm.

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