SWIFT/BIC code ZURIGB31XXX

ZURIGB31XXX belongs to Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

ZURIGB31XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZURIGB31XXX
8-character codeZURIGB31
Branch codeXXX
BankZurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers
BranchHead office
CityCheltenham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ZURIGB31XXX?

ZURIGB31XXX identifies the headquarters of Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers does not need a specific branch.

Do I need ZURIGB31XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ZURIGB31XXX.

What does each part of ZURIGB31XXX stand for?

ZURI is the bank code of Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

How long does it take to send money to Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Is ZURIGB31 and ZURIGB31XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. ZURIGB31 is the 8-character version of ZURIGB31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Zurich Insurance LTD. - Sterling Isa Managers in Cheltenham.

What happens if I enter ZURIGB31XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ZURIGB31XXX with the recipient before sending.

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