SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ84C

CRESCHZZ84C belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ84C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ84C
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code84C
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchBahnhof
CityWinterthur
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
84C 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 BIC CRESCHZZ84C?

The code CRESCHZZ84C belongs to Bahnhof, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ84C for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ84C.

What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ84C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ84C with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ84C 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 84C identifies the branch Bahnhof.

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