CRESCHZZ49R — CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG
CRESCHZZ49R is the SWIFT/BIC code for CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG in LANGENTHAL, Switzerland — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
CRESCHZZ49R is the SWIFT/BIC code for CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG in LANGENTHAL, Switzerland. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: CRESCHZZ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | ZZ |
| Branch | MARKTGASSE 29 |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CRESCHZZ49R belong to?
The SWIFT code CRESCHZZ49R identifies CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG in LANGENTHAL, Switzerland. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CRESCHZZ49R mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CRESCHZZ49R are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CRES) represent the bank code for CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (ZZ) specify the location code; and the final characters (49R) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CRESCHZZ49R active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CRESCHZZ49R is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'ZZ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ49R?
Yes. The 8-character code CRESCHZZ represents the primary headquarters of CREDIT SUISSE (SCHWEIZ) AG. The 11-character code CRESCHZZ49R targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CRESCHZZ (or CRESCHZZXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CRESCHZZ49R?
The physical address registered for CRESCHZZ49R is: MARKTGASSE 29, 4900, LANGENTHAL, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the CRESCHZZ49R code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code CRESCHZZ49R is used for international inbound wire transfers in Switzerland. Swiss clearings route via SIX Interbank Clearing and support EUR and CHF payments.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).
- 🏦 SIX Interbank Clearing: The official administrator for Swiss bank identifiers and clearings.