SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZR4
ZURICHZFZR4 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZR4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZR4 |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zr4 |
| 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.
- ZR4 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 ZURICHZFZR4?
ZURICHZFZR4 identifies Zr4, part of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ZURICHZFZR4 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ZURICHZFZR4.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZR4 mean?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZR4 is the code of the department Zr4.
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.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZR4?
ZURICHZF points to the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZR4 points to Zr4. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZURICHZFZR4.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.