SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZRV
ZURICHZFZRV belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZRV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZRV |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zrv |
| 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.
- ZRV 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code ZURICHZFZRV?
ZURICHZFZRV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zrv, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Zurich Insurance Company in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ZURICHZFZRV for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ZURICHZFZRV.
How long does a transfer to Zurich Insurance Company take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZRV?
ZURICHZF is the main office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZRV is Zrv. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ZURICHZFZRV if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZRV stand for?
ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH stands for Switzerland, ZF is the code for the city or region and ZRV is the code of the branch Zrv.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.