SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZPI
ZURICHZFZPI belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZPI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZPI |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zpi |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- ZPI 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 ZURICHZFZPI?
ZURICHZFZPI identifies Zpi, a branch or department of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ZURICHZFZPI to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ZURICHZFZPI.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZPI?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZPI points to Zpi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ZURICHZFZPI if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZPI stand for?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZPI is the code of the department Zpi.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Zurich Insurance Company have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.