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SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBSXXX

NOVRCHBSXXX belongs to Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland.

NOVRCHBSXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOVRCHBSXXX
8-character codeNOVRCHBS
Branch codeXXX
BankNovartis AG
BranchHead office
CityBasle
CountrySwitzerland

How the Novartis AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
XXX 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NOVRCHBSXXX?

NOVRCHBSXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Novartis AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Novartis AG does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in NOVRCHBSXXX mean?

NOVR is the institution code of Novartis AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Has Novartis AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

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 specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use NOVRCHBSXXX with a typo?

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

Are NOVRCHBS and NOVRCHBSXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. NOVRCHBS is the short version of NOVRCHBSXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Novartis AG in Basle.

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