SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFORV

ZURICHZFORV belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFORV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFORV
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeORV
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchOrv
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
ORV 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 uses SWIFT code ZURICHZFORV?

The code ZURICHZFORV belongs to Orv, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need ZURICHZFORV to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ZURICHZFORV.

Does Zurich Insurance Company have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 51 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Zurich Insurance Company.

What happens if I enter ZURICHZFORV with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ZURICHZFORV against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before you confirm.

What do the letters in ZURICHZFORV stand for?

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

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