SWIFT Code CRESGGSP — CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD, ST. PETER PORT

About SWIFT Code CRESGGSP — CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD, ST. PETER PORT

SWIFT code CRESGGSP is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD in ST. PETER PORT, Guernsey. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD for all outward international remittances from ST. PETER PORT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRESGGSP

The code CRESGGSP follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CRESGGSP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD account in ST. PETER PORT, share SWIFT code CRESGGSP with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD, ST. PETER PORT must provide SWIFT code CRESGGSP. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD in ST. PETER PORT rely on SWIFT code CRESGGSP for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD →

How SWIFT Code CRESGGSP Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRESGGSP and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRESGGSP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRESGGSP uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. PETER PORT only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Guernsey.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CRESGGSP directly with CREDIT SUISSE (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LTD's ST. PETER PORT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.