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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS106

NOVRCHBS106 belongs to Novartis AG in Embrach, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS106

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS106
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code106
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityEmbrach
CountrySwitzerland

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.
106 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 NOVRCHBS106?

The code NOVRCHBS106 belongs to Novartis AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Embrach, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NOVRCHBS106 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NOVRCHBS106.

What does each part of NOVRCHBS106 mean?

NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 106 identifies the department Novartis AG.

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

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

What happens if I use NOVRCHBS106 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS106 against the details from Novartis AG before sending.

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