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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS077

NOVRCHBS077 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS077

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS077
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code077
BankNovartis AG
BranchOverseas Investments
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
077 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 code NOVRCHBS077?

The code NOVRCHBS077 belongs to Overseas Investments, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Novartis AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NOVRCHBS077 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to 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 still need NOVRCHBS077.

What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS077 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOVRCHBS077 against the details from Novartis AG before you confirm.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS077?

NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS077 is Overseas Investments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOVRCHBS077.

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