SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS115
NOVRCHBS115 belongs to Novartis AG in Cham, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS115 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 115 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cham |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Novartis AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 115 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 branch is behind BIC NOVRCHBS115?
The code NOVRCHBS115 belongs to Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Cham, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS115?
NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS115 is Novartis AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NOVRCHBS115 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NOVRCHBS115 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NOVRCHBS115.
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.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS115 stand for?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 115 is the code of the department Novartis AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.