SWIFT/BIC code PKNOCHBSEUS
PKNOCHBSEUS belongs to Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKNOCHBSEUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKNOCHBS |
| Branch code | EUS |
| Bank | Novartis Pensionskasse |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- EUS 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 PKNOCHBSEUS?
The code PKNOCHBSEUS belongs to Novartis Pensionskasse, a branch or department of Novartis Pensionskasse in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PKNOCHBSEUS mean?
PKNO is the institution code of Novartis Pensionskasse, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BS is the location code and EUS is the code of the branch Novartis Pensionskasse.
Do I need PKNOCHBSEUS to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PKNOCHBSEUS.
How long does it take to send money to Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Novartis Pensionskasse in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PKNOCHBS instead of PKNOCHBSEUS?
PKNOCHBS points to the main office of Novartis Pensionskasse, while PKNOCHBSEUS points to Novartis Pensionskasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PKNOCHBSEUS if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.