SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZKF

ZURICHZFZKF belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFZKF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFZKF
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeZKF
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchZurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
ZKF 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 BIC ZURICHZFZKF?

The code ZURICHZFZKF belongs to Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 ZURICHZFZKF for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ZURICHZFZKF.

What does each part of ZURICHZFZKF mean?

ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZKF is the code of the branch Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv.

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

Does Zurich Insurance Company have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Zurich Insurance Company.

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