SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ88G

CRESCHZZ88G belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Horgen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ88G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ88G
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code88G
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityHorgen
CountrySwitzerland

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

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.
88G 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 uses SWIFT code CRESCHZZ88G?

The code CRESCHZZ88G belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Horgen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ88G?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ88G is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ88G.

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.

Do I need CRESCHZZ88G for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ88G.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ88G incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ88G with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ88G stand for?

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

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