SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1 — HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG, ZURICH

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG in ZURICH, Switzerland. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Switzerla…
HORNBLOWE…
ZURICH
Result

ZURICH

HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG · Switzerland

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

HOFZCHZ1

Code Breakdown

HOFZ Bank Code
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CH Country
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Z1 Location

Branch

ZURICH

City

ZURICH

Country Code

CH

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1 — HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG, ZURICH

SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG in ZURICH, Switzerland. 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 HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG for all outward international remittances from ZURICH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1

The code HOFZCHZ1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeHOFZ4 lettersIdentifies HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG as the institution
Country CodeCH2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Switzerland
Location CodeZ12 charsCity/region identifier within Switzerland
Quick Tip: HOFZCHZ1 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG account in ZURICH, share SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1 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 HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG, ZURICH must provide SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1. 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 HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG in ZURICH rely on SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT HOFZCHZ18 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG →

How SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HOFZCHZ1 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 HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HOFZCHZ1

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HOFZCHZ1 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for ZURICH 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 Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HOFZCHZ1 directly with HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG's ZURICH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against HORNBLOWER FISCHER ZURICH AG's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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