SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZIM
ZURICHZFZIM belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZIM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZIM |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zim |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- ZIM 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 ZURICHZFZIM?
The code ZURICHZFZIM belongs to Zim, a branch or department of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ZURICHZFZIM to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ZURICHZFZIM.
How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ZURICHZFZIM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZIM against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZIM?
ZURICHZF points to the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZIM is Zim. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFZIM 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.