SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS218
NOVRCHBS218 belongs to Novartis AG in Zug, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS218 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 218 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | Eiola AG |
| City | Zug |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 218 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS218?
The code NOVRCHBS218 belongs to Eiola AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Zug, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NOVRCHBS218 mean?
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 218 identifies the branch Eiola AG.
Do I need NOVRCHBS218 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NOVRCHBS218.
How long does a transfer to Novartis AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use NOVRCHBS218 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NOVRCHBS218 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS218?
NOVRCHBS points to the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS218 is Eiola AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOVRCHBS218 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.