SWIFT/BIC code SWRECHZHINV
SWRECHZHINV belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWRECHZHINV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWRECHZH |
| Branch code | INV |
| Bank | Swiss Reinsurance Company |
| Branch | Swiss Re Financial Markets |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Swiss Reinsurance Company SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWRE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- INV 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SWRECHZHINV?
SWRECHZHINV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swiss Re Financial Markets, part of Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SWRECHZH instead of SWRECHZHINV?
SWRECHZH points to the main office of Swiss Reinsurance Company, while SWRECHZHINV points to Swiss Re Financial Markets. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SWRECHZHINV if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SWRECHZHINV with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWRECHZHINV with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SWRECHZHINV for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 SWRECHZHINV.
What does each part of SWRECHZHINV stand for?
SWRE is the institution code of Swiss Reinsurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and INV is the code of the branch Swiss Re Financial Markets.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.