SWIFT/BIC code ERRECHZ1XXX
ERRECHZ1XXX belongs to European Reinsurance Company of Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ERRECHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ERRECHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | European Reinsurance Company of Zurich |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the European Reinsurance Company of Zurich SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ERRE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution uses SWIFT code ERRECHZ1XXX?
The code ERRECHZ1XXX belongs to the head office of European Reinsurance Company of Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at European Reinsurance Company of Zurich.
Are ERRECHZ1 and ERRECHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. ERRECHZ1 is the short version of ERRECHZ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to European Reinsurance Company of Zurich in Zurich.
Do I need ERRECHZ1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ERRECHZ1XXX.
How long does a transfer to European Reinsurance Company of Zurich take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does European Reinsurance Company of Zurich use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ERRECHZ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for European Reinsurance Company of Zurich in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter ERRECHZ1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ERRECHZ1XXX against the details from European Reinsurance Company of Zurich before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.