SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ90R

CRESCHZZ90R belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ90R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ90R
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code90R
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchSt. Leonard-Strasse 33
CitySt. Gallen
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.
90R 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 CRESCHZZ90R?

CRESCHZZ90R is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Leonard-Strasse 33, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ90R?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ90R is St. Leonard-Strasse 33. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CRESCHZZ90R if the recipient asks for it.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have 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 does each part of CRESCHZZ90R stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 90R is the code of the department St. Leonard-Strasse 33.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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

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

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