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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ86D

CRESCHZZ86D belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wald, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ86D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ86D
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code86D
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityWald
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
86D 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 code CRESCHZZ86D?

The code CRESCHZZ86D belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wald, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ86D stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 86D is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ86D?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ86D is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ86D.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ86D incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRESCHZZ86D with the recipient before sending.

Do I need CRESCHZZ86D 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 CRESCHZZ86D.

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