SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ95A
CRESCHZZ95A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wil (Sg), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ95A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 95A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wil (Sg) |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 95A 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 code CRESCHZZ95A?
The code CRESCHZZ95A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Wil (Sg), Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ95A?
CRESCHZZ points to the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ95A is Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CRESCHZZ95A if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CRESCHZZ95A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZ95A.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in CRESCHZZ95A 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 95A 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.