SWIFT/BIC code ZCDSCHZ1XXX
ZCDSCHZ1XXX belongs to Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZCDSCHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZCDSCHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ZCDS 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 is behind BIC ZCDSCHZ1XXX?
ZCDSCHZ1XXX identifies the main office of Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie does not need a specific branch.
Are ZCDSCHZ1 and ZCDSCHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. ZCDSCHZ1 is the 8-character version of ZCDSCHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie in Zurich.
Do I need ZCDSCHZ1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ZCDSCHZ1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ZCDSCHZ1XXX mean?
ZCDS is the institution code of Zurich Compagnie D'assurances Sur la Vie, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.