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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS017

NOVRCHBS017 belongs to Novartis AG in Locarno, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS017

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS017
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code017
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityLocarno
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Novartis AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
017 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 uses BIC NOVRCHBS017?

NOVRCHBS017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Locarno, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use NOVRCHBS017 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOVRCHBS017 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS017?

NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS017 points to Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOVRCHBS017 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Novartis AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of NOVRCHBS017 mean?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 017 identifies the department Novartis AG.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.