SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZKS
ZURICHZFZKS belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZKS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZKS |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv Aktien |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ZKS 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 uses SWIFT code ZURICHZFZKS?
ZURICHZFZKS identifies Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv Aktien, 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 use ZURICHZFZKS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ZURICHZFZKS against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZKS?
ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZKS is Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv Aktien. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZURICHZFZKS.
What does each part of ZURICHZFZKS mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZKS is the code of the branch Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Kollektiv Aktien.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.