SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZLS
ZURICHZFZLS belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZLS |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein Aktien |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- ZLS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZLS?
ZURICHZFZLS identifies Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein Aktien, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Zurich Insurance Company got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 51 SWIFT/BIC codes for Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZLS?
ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZLS points to Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein Aktien. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ZURICHZFZLS if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZLS stand for?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZLS identifies the department Zurich Life Umbrella Fund Gebundenes Vermoegen Allgemein Aktien.
What happens if I use ZURICHZFZLS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZLS against the details from Zurich Insurance Company before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.