SWIFT/BIC code PKNOCHBSWFX
PKNOCHBSWFX belongs to Novartis Pensionskasse in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKNOCHBSWFX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKNOCHBS |
| Branch code | WFX |
| Bank | Novartis Pensionskasse |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| 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.
- WFX 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 SWIFT/BIC code PKNOCHBSWFX?
PKNOCHBSWFX identifies Novartis Pensionskasse, a branch or department of Novartis Pensionskasse in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PKNOCHBSWFX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PKNOCHBSWFX.
How long does a transfer to Novartis Pensionskasse take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Novartis Pensionskasse have other 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 does each part of PKNOCHBSWFX stand for?
PKNO is the bank code of Novartis Pensionskasse, CH stands for Switzerland, BS is the location code and WFX is the code of the branch Novartis Pensionskasse.
Can I use PKNOCHBS instead of PKNOCHBSWFX?
PKNOCHBS points to the head office of Novartis Pensionskasse, while PKNOCHBSWFX is Novartis Pensionskasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PKNOCHBSWFX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.