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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ88A

CRESCHZZ88A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Thalwil, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ88A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ88A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code88A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityThalwil
CountrySwitzerland

How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
88A 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 CRESCHZZ88A?

CRESCHZZ88A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Thalwil, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ88A to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ88A.

What does each part of CRESCHZZ88A mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 88A identifies the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ88A?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ88A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ88A 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.