SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ94N

CRESCHZZ94N belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Altstaetten (Sg), Switzerland.

CRESCHZZ94N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZ94N
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch code94N
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Branch—
CityAltstaetten (Sg)
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.
94N 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 is behind BIC CRESCHZZ94N?

CRESCHZZ94N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, part of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Altstaetten (Sg), Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CRESCHZZ94N stand for?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 94N identifies the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Do I need CRESCHZZ94N for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZ94N.

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

Yes, our database contains 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.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZ94N with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESCHZZ94N against the details from Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG before you confirm.

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