SWIFT/BIC code ZURICHZFZVG
ZURICHZFZVG belongs to Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZURICHZFZVG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZURICHZF |
| Branch code | ZVG |
| Bank | Zurich Insurance Company |
| Branch | Zvg |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Zurich Insurance Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ZVG 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 ZURICHZFZVG?
ZURICHZFZVG identifies Zvg, a unit of Zurich Insurance Company in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ZURICHZFZVG incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ZURICHZFZVG with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need ZURICHZFZVG for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ZURICHZFZVG.
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 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ZURICHZFZVG stand for?
ZURI is the institution code of Zurich Insurance Company, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZF is the location code and ZVG identifies the department Zvg.
Can I use ZURICHZF instead of ZURICHZFZVG?
ZURICHZF is the head office of Zurich Insurance Company, while ZURICHZFZVG is Zvg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ZURICHZFZVG if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.