SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZG3
ZURICHZFZG3 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZG3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZG3 |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zg3 |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ZG3 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZG3?
The code ZURICHZFZG3 belongs to Zg3, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ZURICHZFZG3 mean?
ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZG3 is the code of the department Zg3.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Zurich Insurance Company.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ZURICHZFZG3 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZG3 against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before you confirm.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZG3?
ZURICHZF points to the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZG3 is Zg3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFZG3 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.