SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZWRO
CRESCHZZWRO belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZWRO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | WRO |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Center of Excellence |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- WRO 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 uses BIC CRESCHZZWRO?
The code CRESCHZZWRO belongs to Center of Excellence, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZWRO?
CRESCHZZ points to the head office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZWRO points to Center of Excellence. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZWRO.
Has Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG got more 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.
What happens if I enter CRESCHZZWRO incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRESCHZZWRO with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CRESCHZZWRO to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CRESCHZZWRO.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.