SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS223
NOVRCHBS223 belongs to Novartis AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOVRCHBS223 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOVRCHBS |
| Branch code | 223 |
| Bank | Novartis AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schaffhausen |
| 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.
- 223 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 uses BIC NOVRCHBS223?
NOVRCHBS223 identifies Novartis AG, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Novartis AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 43 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NOVRCHBS223 stand for?
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 223 identifies the branch Novartis AG.
Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS223?
NOVRCHBS is the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS223 points to Novartis AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOVRCHBS223 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Novartis AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Do I need NOVRCHBS223 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NOVRCHBS223.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.