SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS071
NOVRCHBS071 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS071 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 071 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 071 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 SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS071?
NOVRCHBS071 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novartis AG, part of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Novartis AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NOVRCHBS071 mean?
NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 071 is the code of the department Novartis AG.
What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS071 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NOVRCHBS071 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS071?
NOVRCHBS points to the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS071 is Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOVRCHBS071 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.