SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS162
NOVRCHBS162 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 162 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 is behind BIC NOVRCHBS162?
NOVRCHBS162 identifies Novartis AG, 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. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.
How long does it take to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NOVRCHBS162 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NOVRCHBS162.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS162?
NOVRCHBS points to the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS162 points to Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOVRCHBS162.
What happens if I use NOVRCHBS162 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NOVRCHBS162 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.