SWIFT/BIC code SWRECHZHTRX
SWRECHZHTRX belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWRECHZHTRX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWRECHZH |
| Branch code | TRX |
| Bank | Swiss Reinsurance Company |
| Branch | Trax |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- TRX 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 branch is behind BIC SWRECHZHTRX?
The code SWRECHZHTRX belongs to Trax, a unit of Swiss Reinsurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SWRECHZHTRX stand for?
SWRE is the institution code of Swiss Reinsurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the location code and TRX is the code of the branch Trax.
Do I need SWRECHZHTRX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SWRECHZHTRX.
How long does a transfer to Swiss Reinsurance Company take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use SWRECHZH instead of SWRECHZHTRX?
SWRECHZH points to the head office of Swiss Reinsurance Company, while SWRECHZHTRX points to Trax. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SWRECHZHTRX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.