SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS175
NOVRCHBS175 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS175 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 175 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 175 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 NOVRCHBS175?
NOVRCHBS175 identifies Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS175 stand for?
NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 175 identifies the department Novartis AG.
Does Novartis AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS175?
NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS175 is Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOVRCHBS175 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NOVRCHBS175 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NOVRCHBS175.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.