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SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZIC

ZURICHZFZIC belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFZIC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFZIC
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeZIC
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchZic
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
ZIC 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 is behind SWIFT code ZURICHZFZIC?

The code ZURICHZFZIC belongs to Zic, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Zurich Insurance Company got other 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.

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. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZIC?

ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZIC points to Zic. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ZURICHZFZIC if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use ZURICHZFZIC incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ZURICHZFZIC against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before you confirm.

What does each part of ZURICHZFZIC stand for?

ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZIC identifies the branch Zic.

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