SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZCS

ZURICHZFZCS belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFZCS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFZCS
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeZCS
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchZcs
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
ZCS 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/BIC code ZURICHZFZCS?

ZURICHZFZCS identifies Zcs, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use ZURICHZFZCS incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZCS against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.

What does each part of ZURICHZFZCS mean?

ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZCS is the code of the branch Zcs.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need ZURICHZFZCS to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ZURICHZFZCS.

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.

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