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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS169

NOVRCHBS169 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS169

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS169
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code169
BankNovartis AG
BranchStiftung Nachhaltige Entwicklung
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
169 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 NOVRCHBS169?

NOVRCHBS169 identifies Stiftung Nachhaltige Entwicklung, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NOVRCHBS169 mean?

NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and 169 identifies the department Stiftung Nachhaltige Entwicklung.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS169?

NOVRCHBS points to the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS169 points to Stiftung Nachhaltige Entwicklung. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NOVRCHBS169 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Novartis AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.

Do I need NOVRCHBS169 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NOVRCHBS169.

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