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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBS247

NOVRCHBS247 belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBS247

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBS247
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch code247
BankNovartis AG
BranchNovartis Intl Pharmaceutical Investment AG
CityBasle
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.
247 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 NOVRCHBS247?

The code NOVRCHBS247 belongs to Novartis Intl Pharmaceutical Investment AG, a unit of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of NOVRCHBS247 mean?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and 247 identifies the department Novartis Intl Pharmaceutical Investment 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. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBS247?

NOVRCHBS points to the main office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBS247 is Novartis Intl Pharmaceutical Investment AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NOVRCHBS247 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NOVRCHBS247 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBS247 against the details from Novartis AG before sending.

Do I need NOVRCHBS247 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 still need NOVRCHBS247.

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