SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ94G

CRESCHZZ94G belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ94G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ94G
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code94G
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityHeerbrugg
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
94G 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ94G?

CRESCHZZ94G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Heerbrugg, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CRESCHZZ94G for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ94G.

What happens if I enter CRESCHZZ94G with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZ94G with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ94G?

CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ94G points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CRESCHZZ94G if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ94G stand for?

CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 94G is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

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