SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ87A
CRESCHZZ87A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Kuesnacht (Zh), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ87A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 87A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kuesnacht (Zh) |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 87A 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 BIC CRESCHZZ87A?
The code CRESCHZZ87A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Kuesnacht (Zh), Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ87A?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ87A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ87A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use CRESCHZZ87A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZ87A with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ87A 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 87A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ87A to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ87A.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.