SWIFT/BIC code CRESSARA20R
CRESSARA20R belongs to Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESSARA20R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESSARA |
| Branch code | 20R |
| Bank | Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia |
| Branch | — |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
How the Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia 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.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 20R 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 uses SWIFT code CRESSARA20R?
CRESSARA20R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia, part of Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Saudi Arabia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use CRESSARA20R incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CRESSARA20R against the details from Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia before sending.
Has Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia in Saudi Arabia. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CRESSARA20R mean?
CRES is the institution code of Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia, SA stands for Saudi Arabia, RA is the location code and 20R is the code of the department Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CRESSARA20R, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Saudi Arabia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.