SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS009
NOVRCHBS009 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Novartis AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOVR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 009 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS009?
NOVRCHBS009 identifies Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Does Novartis AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use NOVRCHBS009 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS009 against the details from Novartis AG before sending.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS009?
NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS009 is Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOVRCHBS009 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NOVRCHBS009 stand for?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 009 identifies the branch Novartis AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.