SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZGH
ZURICHZFZGH belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZGH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZGH |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zgh |
| 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.
- ZGH 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 ZURICHZFZGH?
ZURICHZFZGH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zgh, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ZURICHZFZGH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ZURICHZFZGH with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZGH stand for?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZGH is the code of the branch Zgh.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZGH?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZGH points to Zgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ZURICHZFZGH if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.