Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch

CSFBKYKX and CSFBKYKXXXX are two spellings of the same bank identifier, and both lead to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch in Georgetown. A BIC does one job: it makes sure that money from abroad reaches the right bank. You will need it mostly for transfers between countries and payments in foreign currencies.

We wrote this page to help anyone who receives money at an account at Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch. Remember that the SWIFT code just identifies the bank, not the account: the account number or IBAN takes care of that.

Tracking a transfer to or from Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch

How quickly a payment arrives at Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, daily processing deadlines and time zones. Payments made late in the day or just before a weekend or public holiday often go out the next business day. Extra checks by one of the banks may also add some delay, even when all details are correct.

When a payment takes longer than expected, contact the sending bank about the status and the transaction reference; with that reference banks can see where the payment is. Specialist transfer services often provide a status in their app so you can see where the payment is.

If a payment has not arrived after a few business days, the sender should contact the bank that sent it, not the receiving bank. Request from the sender a copy of the payment confirmation – it helps your own bank look for the money.

Why Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch has an 8- and an 11-character code

Every SWIFT/BIC code starts with an 8-character core: four letters for the bank, two letters for the country and a two-character location code. Together, these eight characters form CSFBKYKX.

Many banks and apps work with either length. If yours asks for eleven characters, use CSFBKYKXXXX, otherwise CSFBKYKX is fine.

Leave out spaces or dashes when you enter CSFBKYKX. Copying the code is safer than retyping it, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

What to give a sender who pays you at Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch

A sender in another country will ask for a few details about your account. Share your name as the bank knows it, the IBAN or account number, SWIFT code CSFBKYKXXXX and your address.

It helps to include Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch and Georgetown as well, since some forms ask for it. Double-check each detail before you send them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

The amount you receive is often less than the amount sent. Charges on incoming payments vary per bank. On invoices, it is common to agree how the fees are split, so that nobody is left short.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

The details here come from publicly available data which we refresh regularly. It is possible that information here is out of date after a merger or reorganisation. The number of codes we show reflect our own data and not on information from Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch itself.

Use our data as a starting point, not as the last word. GoldexPay has no connection to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Should you notice a mistake, we appreciate a message.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay alert when a contact suddenly asks you to send money to a different account. The fact that CSFBKYKX exists is no guarantee that a request mentioning it is legitimate; criminals use the codes of real banks too.

Never rely on contact details from the same email that announces the change. Be suspicious of time pressure, odd spelling or a sender address that is slightly off. If a payment has already gone to a fraudster, contact your bank immediately – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

Fraud can also target the receiver. Someone sends more than agreed and asks you to return the difference. Wait until the money is actually in your account – ask Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch if something looks wrong.

What a transfer from Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch abroad really costs

If you transfer money abroad via Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, the visible fee is only part of the cost. There is the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks in between and, most importantly, the margin on the exchange rate if the currency changes.

The real cost is often in the rate, rather than in the fee: many banks convert using an exchange rate with a margin built in. An easy check: put the rate you get against the mid-market rate for the same moment and look at the difference.

For a lot of routes, a specialist provider turns out to be less expensive than a bank, mainly because of the exchange rate. On GoldexPay we compare the amount that arrives with different providers, so you can pick the cheapest route. You can always use your account at Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, while a cheaper service handles the conversion.

How to check CSFBKYKX before you pay

The best place to find the right code is paperwork issued by the bank, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. When the code you were given does not match CSFBKYKX or CSFBKYKXXXX, stop and ask – contact the recipient or Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch.

Mistakes in the SWIFT code tend to be costly more than disastrous. A mistake in the account number can be a bigger problem, because the money may be credited to someone else, so check that just as carefully.

A format check in your banking app merely tells you that the IBAN is valid. If your bank offers it, a payee name check on the recipient gives an extra layer of safety. A small test payment is worth it for large sums.

Which of the 2 codes of Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch do you need?

Having 2 codes in 1 locations, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch is one of the banks that use individual codes for branches and departments. The main code remains CSFBKYKXXXX.

In most cases you do not need to look up a branch: transfers sent to CSFBKYKXXXX reach Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch without problems. If you have been given a branch code, use it as it is instead of swapping it for the head office code.

The best way is to copy the code straight from the recipient’s invoice. Branch codes can change when banks reorganise.