SWIFT Code CRESCHZH — CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY, ZURICH

About SWIFT Code CRESCHZH — CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY, ZURICH

SWIFT code CRESCHZH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY in ZURICH, Switzerland. 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 AG, GROUP TREASURY for all outward international remittances from ZURICH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRESCHZH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CRESCHZH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY account in ZURICH, share SWIFT code CRESCHZH 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 AG, GROUP TREASURY, ZURICH must provide SWIFT code CRESCHZH. 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 AG, GROUP TREASURY in ZURICH rely on SWIFT code CRESCHZH 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 AG, GROUP TREASURY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY →

How SWIFT Code CRESCHZH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRESCHZH 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 AG, GROUP TREASURY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRESCHZH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRESCHZH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ZURICH 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 Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CRESCHZH directly with CREDIT SUISSE AG, GROUP TREASURY's ZURICH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.