SWIFT/BIC code ZKBKCHZZCLS
ZKBKCHZZCLS belongs to Zuercher Kantonalbank in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZKBKCHZZCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZKBKCHZZ |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Zuercher Kantonalbank |
| Branch | Cls-Departement |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Zuercher Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ZKBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 SWIFT code ZKBKCHZZCLS?
The code ZKBKCHZZCLS belongs to Cls-Departement, a branch or department of Zuercher Kantonalbank in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ZKBKCHZZ instead of ZKBKCHZZCLS?
ZKBKCHZZ is the head office of Zuercher Kantonalbank, while ZKBKCHZZCLS is Cls-Departement. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZKBKCHZZCLS.
What does each part of ZKBKCHZZCLS mean?
ZKBK is the bank code of Zuercher Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and CLS is the code of the branch Cls-Departement.
Do I need ZKBKCHZZCLS for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ZKBKCHZZCLS.
How long does it take to send money to Zuercher Kantonalbank in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Zuercher Kantonalbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zuercher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Zuercher Kantonalbank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.