SWIFT/BIC code CRESFRPPXXX

CRESFRPPXXX belongs to Credit Suisse (France), Paris in Paris, France.

CRESFRPPXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRESFRPPXXX
8-character codeCRESFRPP
Branch codeXXX
BankCredit Suisse (France), Paris
BranchHead office
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the Credit Suisse (France), Paris 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PP Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code CRESFRPPXXX?

CRESFRPPXXX identifies the headquarters of Credit Suisse (France), Paris in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Credit Suisse (France), Paris.

How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse (France), Paris in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CRESFRPPXXX to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CRESFRPPXXX.

Is CRESFRPP and CRESFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CRESFRPP is the 8-character version of CRESFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Credit Suisse (France), Paris in Paris.

What happens if I use CRESFRPPXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CRESFRPPXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CRESFRPPXXX mean?

CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse (France), Paris, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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