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SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFGAV

ZURICHZFGAV belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFGAV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFGAV
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeGAV
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchGav
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
GAV 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFGAV?

ZURICHZFGAV identifies Gav, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Zurich Insurance Company got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Zurich Insurance Company.

What happens if I enter ZURICHZFGAV with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ZURICHZFGAV with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in ZURICHZFGAV mean?

ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and GAV is the code of the department Gav.

Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFGAV?

ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFGAV is Gav. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFGAV if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

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