IBAN for Credit Suisse (now UBS)
Credit Suisse (now UBS) is a major bank in Switzerland. IBANs at Credit Suisse (now UBS) are 21 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ. Acquired by UBS in 2023. Clearing number 4835. Legacy IBANs still routed via UBS.
Credit Suisse (now UBS)
Switzerland · CHF
How to Pay Credit Suisse (now UBS) in Switzerland via Bitwage
Bitwage routes payments to Credit Suisse (now UBS) accounts via stablecoin rails or SWIFT wire. For most use cases, the stablecoin route is faster (< 1 minute) and cheaper.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Switzerland contractor. Enter their Credit Suisse (now UBS) IBAN (21 characters) and SWIFT code CRESCHZZ.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD and routes via the optimal rail. Your contractor's Credit Suisse (now UBS) account receives CHF directly.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Switzerland may require OFAC screening and contractor identity verification. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Switzerland payments.
Key Terms & Resources
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Credit Suisse (now UBS) IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Credit Suisse (now UBS) IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Switzerland contractors.
Credit Suisse (now UBS) IBANs are 21 characters long and start with CH. A typical example is CH93 0076 2011 6238 5295 7. Acquired by UBS in 2023. Clearing number 4835. Legacy IBANs still routed via UBS. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Credit Suisse (now UBS) is <strong>CRESCHZZ</strong>. This identifies Credit Suisse (now UBS) on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Credit Suisse (now UBS) IBAN and SWIFT code (CRESCHZZ) to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Bitwage can route via stablecoin rails or SWIFT international wire transfer wire depending on your preference and the contractor's setup.
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Pay Credit Suisse (now UBS) in Switzerland
Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via stablecoin rails — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.