SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS220
NOVRCHBS220 belongs to Novartis AG in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS220 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 220 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fribourg |
| 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.
- 220 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 bank is behind BIC NOVRCHBS220?
NOVRCHBS220 identifies Novartis AG, part of Novartis AG in Fribourg, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Novartis AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Has Novartis AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Novartis AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NOVRCHBS220 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NOVRCHBS220.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS220 mean?
NOVR is the bank code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and 220 identifies the branch Novartis AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.