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SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZAFG

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

CRESCHZZAFG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESCHZZAFG
8-character codeCRESCHZZ
Branch codeAFG
BankCredit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
BranchAfg Arena
CitySt. Gallen
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.
AFG 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 SWIFT code CRESCHZZAFG?

CRESCHZZAFG identifies Afg Arena, a unit of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.

Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZAFG?

CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZAFG is Afg Arena. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZAFG.

What happens if I use CRESCHZZAFG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESCHZZAFG with the recipient before you confirm.

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

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

Do I need CRESCHZZAFG for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CRESCHZZAFG.

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