SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21 — ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE, LEVALLOIS PERRET

About SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21 — ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE, LEVALLOIS PERRET

SWIFT code ZUIFFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE in LEVALLOIS PERRET, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE for all outward international remittances from LEVALLOIS PERRET. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21

The code ZUIFFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE account in LEVALLOIS PERRET, share SWIFT code ZUIFFR21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE, LEVALLOIS PERRET must provide SWIFT code ZUIFFR21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE in LEVALLOIS PERRET rely on SWIFT code ZUIFFR21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE →

How SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ZUIFFR21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ZUIFFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ZUIFFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LEVALLOIS PERRET only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ZUIFFR21 directly with ZURICH INTERNATIONAL FRANCE's LEVALLOIS PERRET branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.