SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS028
NOVRCHBS028 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS028 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 028 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| 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.
- 028 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 is behind BIC NOVRCHBS028?
NOVRCHBS028 identifies Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS028 stand for?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 028 identifies the department Novartis AG.
Has Novartis AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.
What happens if I use NOVRCHBS028 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS028 against the details from Novartis AG before you confirm.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS028?
NOVRCHBS is the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS028 points to Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOVRCHBS028 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.