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SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFGLV

ZURICHZFGLV belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFGLV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFGLV
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeGLV
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchGlv
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
GLV 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 ZURICHZFGLV?

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

Does Zurich Insurance Company have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in ZURICHZFGLV stand for?

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 GLV identifies the branch Glv.

Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFGLV?

ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFGLV is Glv. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZURICHZFGLV.

How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need ZURICHZFGLV for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ZURICHZFGLV.

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