SWIFT/BIC code NOVACH2LXXX
NOVACH2LXXX belongs to Nova Marine Carriers S.A. in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVACH2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVACH2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Nova Marine Carriers S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Nova Marine Carriers S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOVA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NOVACH2LXXX?
NOVACH2LXXX identifies the headquarters of Nova Marine Carriers S.A. in Lugano, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Nova Marine Carriers S.A..
What do the letters in NOVACH2LXXX stand for?
NOVA is the institution code of Nova Marine Carriers S.A., CH stands for Switzerland, 2L is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are NOVACH2L and NOVACH2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NOVACH2L is the short version of NOVACH2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Nova Marine Carriers S.A. in Lugano.
Do I need NOVACH2LXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NOVACH2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to Nova Marine Carriers S.A. take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter NOVACH2LXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NOVACH2LXXX against the details from Nova Marine Carriers S.A. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.