SWIFT/BIC code SWRECHZHSWR
SWRECHZHSWR belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWRECHZHSWR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWRECHZH |
| Branch code | SWR |
| Bank | Swiss Reinsurance Company |
| Branch | Swiss Re Asset Management |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Swiss Reinsurance Company SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SWR 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SWRECHZHSWR?
SWRECHZHSWR identifies Swiss Re Asset Management, a unit of Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SWRECHZHSWR for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SWRECHZHSWR.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SWRECHZH instead of SWRECHZHSWR?
SWRECHZH points to the main office of Swiss Reinsurance Company, while SWRECHZHSWR is Swiss Re Asset Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SWRECHZHSWR if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SWRECHZHSWR mean?
SWRE is the bank code of Swiss Reinsurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and SWR identifies the department Swiss Re Asset Management.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.