SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZIN
ZURICHZFZIN belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZIN |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zin |
| 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.
- ZIN 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 ZURICHZFZIN?
The code ZURICHZFZIN belongs to Zin, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ZURICHZFZIN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZIN with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of ZURICHZFZIN mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZIN identifies the branch Zin.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ZURICHZFZIN to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ZURICHZFZIN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.