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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ87F

CRESCHZZ87F belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Staefa, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ87F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ87F
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code87F
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityStaefa
CountrySwitzerland

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.
87F 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 is behind SWIFT code CRESCHZZ87F?

CRESCHZZ87F identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Staefa, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ87F to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ87F.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ87F incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ87F against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ87F mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 87F identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ87F?

CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ87F points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ87F 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.