SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS164
NOVRCHBS164 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | Apica Stiftung |
| 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.
- 164 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 NOVRCHBS164?
NOVRCHBS164 identifies Apica Stiftung, a unit of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS164 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS164 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in NOVRCHBS164 stand for?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 164 identifies the department Apica Stiftung.
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.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS164?
NOVRCHBS is the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS164 is Apica Stiftung. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NOVRCHBS164 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.