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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS099

NOVRCHBS099 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS099

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS099
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code099
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

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.
099 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 SWIFT code NOVRCHBS099?

NOVRCHBS099 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novartis AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of NOVRCHBS099 mean?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 099 identifies the department Novartis AG.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need NOVRCHBS099 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. For other currencies you do need NOVRCHBS099.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS099?

NOVRCHBS is the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS099 is Novartis AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOVRCHBS099.

What is the best way to send money to Novartis AG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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