SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ — VZ DEPOTBANK AG, ZUG

About SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ — VZ DEPOTBANK AG, ZUG

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

How to Read SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ

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

When to Use SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VZ DEPOTBANK AG account in ZUG, share SWIFT code VZDBCHZZ 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 VZ DEPOTBANK AG, ZUG must provide SWIFT code VZDBCHZZ. 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 VZ DEPOTBANK AG in ZUG rely on SWIFT code VZDBCHZZ 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 VZ DEPOTBANK AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VZ DEPOTBANK AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VZ DEPOTBANK AG →

How SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VZDBCHZZ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VZDBCHZZ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ZUG 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 VZDBCHZZ directly with VZ DEPOTBANK AG's ZUG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.