SWIFT/BIC code PKNOCHBSBCH
PKNOCHBSBCH belongs to Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKNOCHBSBCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKNOCHBS |
| Branch code | BCH |
| Bank | Novartis Pensionskasse |
| Branch | Novartis Pooling Fund Bonds Chf |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Novartis Pensionskasse SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PKNO 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.
- BCH 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 BIC PKNOCHBSBCH?
PKNOCHBSBCH identifies Novartis Pooling Fund Bonds Chf, a unit of Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland?
Banks often 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.
How long does a transfer to Novartis Pensionskasse take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PKNOCHBSBCH to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PKNOCHBSBCH.
Can I use PKNOCHBS instead of PKNOCHBSBCH?
PKNOCHBS is the head office of Novartis Pensionskasse, while PKNOCHBSBCH points to Novartis Pooling Fund Bonds Chf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PKNOCHBSBCH.
Does Novartis Pensionskasse have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis Pensionskasse.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.