SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS018
NOVRCHBS018 belongs to Novartis AG in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 018 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 BIC NOVRCHBS018?
The code NOVRCHBS018 belongs to Novartis AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Berne, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Novartis AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.
What do the letters in NOVRCHBS018 stand for?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and 018 is the code of the branch Novartis AG.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS018?
NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS018 is Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOVRCHBS018 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS018 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NOVRCHBS018 against the details from Novartis AG before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Novartis AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.