SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZIJ
ZURICHZFZIJ belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZIJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZIJ |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zij |
| 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.
- ZIJ 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 BIC ZURICHZFZIJ?
ZURICHZFZIJ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zij, 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 ZURICHZFZIJ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZIJ with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZIJ?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZIJ is Zij. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ZURICHZFZIJ if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZIJ mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZIJ identifies the department Zij.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.