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SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZR5

ZURICHZFZR5 belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.

ZURICHZFZR5

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURICHZFZR5
8-character codeZURICHZF
Branch codeZR5
BankZurich Insurance Company
BranchZr5
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
ZR5 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 uses BIC ZURICHZFZR5?

The code ZURICHZFZR5 belongs to Zr5, a branch or department of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company?

Banks often add several percent 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.

What does each part of ZURICHZFZR5 mean?

ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZR5 is the code of the department Zr5.

What happens if I enter ZURICHZFZR5 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ZURICHZFZR5 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZR5?

ZURICHZF is the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZR5 is Zr5. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ZURICHZFZR5.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.