SWIFT/BIC code CSTSCHZ1XXX
CSTSCHZ1XXX belongs to Credit Suisse Trust in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSTSCHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSTSCHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Suisse Trust |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Credit Suisse Trust SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSTS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 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
What bank is behind BIC CSTSCHZ1XXX?
CSTSCHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Credit Suisse Trust in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Credit Suisse Trust does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use CSTSCHZ1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CSTSCHZ1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of CSTSCHZ1XXX stand for?
CSTS is the institution code of Credit Suisse Trust, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need CSTSCHZ1XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CSTSCHZ1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Credit Suisse Trust take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is CSTSCHZ1 and CSTSCHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. CSTSCHZ1 is the short version of CSTSCHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Credit Suisse Trust in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.