SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFXXX
ZURICHZFXXX belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code ZURICHZFXXX?
ZURICHZFXXX identifies the head office of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Zurich Insurance Company does not need a specific branch.
Does Zurich Insurance Company have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 51 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter ZURICHZFXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ZURICHZFXXX against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.
What does each part of ZURICHZFXXX stand for?
ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ZURICHZF and ZURICHZFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ZURICHZF is the 8-character version of ZURICHZFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.