SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ89A

CRESCHZZ89A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Affoltern Am Albis, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ89A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ89A
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code89A
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityAffoltern Am Albis
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.
89A 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ89A?

The code CRESCHZZ89A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Affoltern Am Albis, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ89A?

CRESCHZZ is the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ89A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CRESCHZZ89A if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ89A stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 89A is the code of the branch Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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

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

Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ89A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ89A against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before sending.

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