SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ86S
CRESCHZZ86S belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wetzikon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ86S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 86S |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Bahnhofstrasse 3 |
| City | Wetzikon |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 86S 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZ86S?
The code CRESCHZZ86S belongs to Bahnhofstrasse 3, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wetzikon, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ86S to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ86S.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ86S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ86S against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ86S?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ86S points to Bahnhofstrasse 3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ86S 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.