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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS097

NOVRCHBS097 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS097

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS097
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code097
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

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.
097 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 NOVRCHBS097?

NOVRCHBS097 identifies Novartis AG, part of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use NOVRCHBS097 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS097 against the details from Novartis AG before you confirm.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.

What does each part of NOVRCHBS097 stand for?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and 097 is the code of the branch Novartis AG.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS097?

NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS097 points to Novartis AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NOVRCHBS097 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

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