IBAN for Zürcher Kantonalbank
Zürcher Kantonalbank is a major bank in Switzerland. IBANs at Zürcher Kantonalbank are 21 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code ZKBKCHZZ. Canton of Zurich state-guaranteed bank. Clearing number 700.
Zürcher Kantonalbank
Switzerland · CHF
How to Pay Zürcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland via Bitwage
Bitwage routes payments to Zürcher Kantonalbank accounts via stablecoin rails or SWIFT wire. For most use cases, the stablecoin route is faster (< 1 minute) and cheaper.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Switzerland contractor. Enter their Zürcher Kantonalbank IBAN (21 characters) and SWIFT code ZKBKCHZZ.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD and routes via the optimal rail. Your contractor's Zürcher Kantonalbank account receives CHF directly.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Switzerland may require OFAC screening and contractor identity verification. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Switzerland payments.
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Zürcher Kantonalbank IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Zürcher Kantonalbank IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Switzerland contractors.
Zürcher Kantonalbank IBANs are 21 characters long and start with CH. A typical example is CH56 0070 0112 3456 7890 1. Canton of Zurich state-guaranteed bank. Clearing number 700. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code ZKBKCHZZ.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Zürcher Kantonalbank is <strong>ZKBKCHZZ</strong>. This identifies Zürcher Kantonalbank on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Zürcher Kantonalbank IBAN and SWIFT code (ZKBKCHZZ) to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Bitwage can route via stablecoin rails or SWIFT international wire transfer wire depending on your preference and the contractor's setup.
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Pay Zürcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland
Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via stablecoin rails — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.