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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS191

NOVRCHBS191 belongs to Novartis AG in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS191

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS191
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code191
BankNovartis AG
Branch—
CityRotkreuz
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.
191 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 BIC NOVRCHBS191?

NOVRCHBS191 identifies Novartis AG, part of Novartis AG in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Novartis AG have other 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.

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

Banks often add 1–3% 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 do the letters in NOVRCHBS191 mean?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the code for the city or region and 191 is the code of the department Novartis AG.

What happens if I use NOVRCHBS191 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NOVRCHBS191 against the details from Novartis AG before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?

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

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