SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ85A
CRESCHZZ85A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ85A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 85A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frauenfeld |
| 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.
- 85A 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ85A?
The code CRESCHZZ85A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ85A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ85A with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need CRESCHZZ85A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 still need CRESCHZZ85A.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ85A mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 85A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ85A?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ85A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ85A if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.