SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ88H

CRESCHZZ88H belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Waedenswil, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ88H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ88H
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code88H
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityWaedenswil
CountrySwitzerland

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.
88H 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 CRESCHZZ88H?

CRESCHZZ88H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Waedenswil, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ88H incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ88H against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ88H mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 88H is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CRESCHZZ88H to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CRESCHZZ88H.

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