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SWIFT/BIC code PKNOCHBSEFW

PKNOCHBSEFW belongs to Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland.

PKNOCHBSEFW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePKNOCHBSEFW
8-character codePKNOCHBS
Branch codeEFW
BankNovartis Pensionskasse
Branch—
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Novartis Pensionskasse SWIFT/BIC works

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.
EFW 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 PKNOCHBSEFW?

PKNOCHBSEFW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novartis Pensionskasse, part of Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use PKNOCHBSEFW incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PKNOCHBSEFW with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Novartis Pensionskasse got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Novartis Pensionskasse.

What do the letters in PKNOCHBSEFW stand for?

PKNO is the bank code of Novartis Pensionskasse, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and EFW is the code of the department Novartis Pensionskasse.

Do I need PKNOCHBSEFW for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PKNOCHBSEFW.

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