SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ85R
CRESCHZZ85R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ85R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 85R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Zuercherstrasse |
| City | Frauenfeld |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 85R 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 SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ85R?
CRESCHZZ85R identifies Zuercherstrasse, 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 is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ85R stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 85R is the code of the department Zuercherstrasse.
Do I need CRESCHZZ85R for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ85R.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.