SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS056
NOVRCHBS056 belongs to Novartis AG in Liestal, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Liestal |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 056 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 NOVRCHBS056?
NOVRCHBS056 identifies Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Liestal, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS056 mean?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 056 is the code of the department Novartis AG.
What happens if I use NOVRCHBS056 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS056 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NOVRCHBS056 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. If you send another currency you do need NOVRCHBS056.
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.
Does Novartis AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.