SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFITH
ZURICHZFITH belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFITH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ITH |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Ith |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- ITH 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ZURICHZFITH?
The code ZURICHZFITH belongs to Ith, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFITH mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ITH is the code of the branch Ith.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFITH?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFITH points to Ith. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZURICHZFITH.
Does Zurich Insurance Company have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Zurich Insurance Company.
Do I need ZURICHZFITH to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of 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 ZURICHZFITH.
How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.