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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS165

NOVRCHBS165 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS165

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS165
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code165
BankNovartis AG
BranchGadient Engi Stiftung
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

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.
165 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 SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS165?

The code NOVRCHBS165 belongs to Gadient Engi Stiftung, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NOVRCHBS165 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOVRCHBS165 against the details from Novartis AG before sending.

Do I need NOVRCHBS165 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NOVRCHBS165.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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 do the letters in NOVRCHBS165 stand for?

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 165 is the code of the branch Gadient Engi Stiftung.

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