SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZR1
ZURICHZFZR1 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZR1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZR1 |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zr1 |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- ZR1 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 uses SWIFT code ZURICHZFZR1?
The code ZURICHZFZR1 belongs to Zr1, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Zurich Insurance Company got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need ZURICHZFZR1 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ZURICHZFZR1.
How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZR1?
ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZR1 is Zr1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ZURICHZFZR1 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ZURICHZFZR1 mean?
ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZR1 identifies the department Zr1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.