SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBSMUU

NOVRCHBSMUU belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBSMUU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBSMUU
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch codeMUU
BankNovartis AG
BranchStiftung Fur Mensch und Umwelt
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
MUU 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 NOVRCHBSMUU?

NOVRCHBSMUU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stiftung Fur Mensch und Umwelt, a branch or department of Novartis AG in Basle, 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 does each part of NOVRCHBSMUU stand for?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and MUU identifies the department Stiftung Fur Mensch und Umwelt.

Can I use NOVRCHBS instead of NOVRCHBSMUU?

NOVRCHBS is the head office of Novartis AG, while NOVRCHBSMUU points to Stiftung Fur Mensch und Umwelt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NOVRCHBSMUU if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter NOVRCHBSMUU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOVRCHBSMUU with the recipient before sending.

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