SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ84A
CRESCHZZ84A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ84A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 84A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Winterthur |
| 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.
- 84A 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ84A?
The code CRESCHZZ84A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ84A?
CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ84A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ84A if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ84A stand for?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 84A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZ84A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ84A.
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.