SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L — CREDIT SUISSE AG, MONTHEY

About SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L — CREDIT SUISSE AG, MONTHEY

SWIFT code CRESCHZZ18L is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT SUISSE AG in MONTHEY, 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 for all outward international remittances from MONTHEY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L

The code CRESCHZZ18L follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT SUISSE AG account in MONTHEY, share SWIFT code CRESCHZZ18L 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, MONTHEY must provide SWIFT code CRESCHZZ18L. 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 in MONTHEY rely on SWIFT code CRESCHZZ18L 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 →

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

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

How SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CRESCHZZ18L 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.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CREDIT SUISSE AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CRESCHZZ18L

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CRESCHZZ18L uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MONTHEY 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 CRESCHZZ18L directly with CREDIT SUISSE AG's MONTHEY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.