SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZG1
ZURICHZFZG1 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZG1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZG1 |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zg1 |
| 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.
- ZG1 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZG1?
The code ZURICHZFZG1 belongs to Zg1, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use ZURICHZFZG1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ZURICHZFZG1 against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.
What does each part of ZURICHZFZG1 mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZG1 is the code of the department Zg1.
Has Zurich Insurance Company got 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.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZG1?
ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZG1 is Zg1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFZG1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.