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SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFAVA

ZURICHZFAVA belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFAVA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFAVA
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeAVA
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchAva
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ZURI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ZF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
AVA 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 ZURICHZFAVA?

The code ZURICHZFAVA belongs to Ava, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of ZURICHZFAVA mean?

ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and AVA identifies the department Ava.

Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFAVA?

ZURICHZF points to the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFAVA is Ava. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ZURICHZFAVA if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need ZURICHZFAVA for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ZURICHZFAVA.

How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Zurich Insurance Company got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 51 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.