SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS069
NOVRCHBS069 belongs to Novartis AG in Schweizerhalle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS069 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 069 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schweizerhalle |
| 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.
- 069 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS069?
NOVRCHBS069 identifies Novartis AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Schweizerhalle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS069?
NOVRCHBS points to the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS069 points to Novartis AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NOVRCHBS069 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS069 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NOVRCHBS069 with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Do I need NOVRCHBS069 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NOVRCHBS069.
How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.