SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZG4
ZURICHZFZG4 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZG4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZG4 |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zg4 |
| 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.
- ZG4 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/BIC code ZURICHZFZG4?
The code ZURICHZFZG4 belongs to Zg4, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ZURICHZFZG4 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZG4 against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Zurich Insurance Company got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ZURICHZFZG4 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 ZURICHZFZG4.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.