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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS024

NOVRCHBS024 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS024

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS024
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code024
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

How the Novartis AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
024 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

What bank is behind BIC NOVRCHBS024?

NOVRCHBS024 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novartis AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS024?

NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS024 is Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOVRCHBS024.

How long does it take to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NOVRCHBS024 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NOVRCHBS024.

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 NOVRCHBS024 stand for?

NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and 024 is the code of the branch Novartis AG.

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