SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZLF
ZURICHZFZLF belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZLF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZLF |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- ZLF 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 ZURICHZFZLF?
ZURICHZFZLF identifies Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein, a branch or department of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZLF?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZLF points to Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFZLF if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZLF mean?
ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZLF is the code of the branch Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein.
What happens if I enter ZURICHZFZLF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ZURICHZFZLF against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Has Zurich Insurance Company got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.