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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS174

NOVRCHBS174 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS174

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS174
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code174
BankNovartis AG
BranchStiftung Fur Erziehung, Ausbildung und Bildung
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
174 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 NOVRCHBS174?

NOVRCHBS174 identifies Stiftung Fur Erziehung, Ausbildung und Bildung, a unit of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need NOVRCHBS174 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NOVRCHBS174.

How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Does Novartis AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis AG.

What do the letters in NOVRCHBS174 mean?

NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 174 identifies the department Stiftung Fur Erziehung, Ausbildung und Bildung.

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