SWIFT/BIC code ABKLCY2NLAR
ABKLCY2NLAR belongs to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABKLCY2NLAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABKLCY2N |
| Branch code | LAR |
| Bank | Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Larnaca |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABKL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LAR 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 uses BIC ABKLCY2NLAR?
The code ABKLCY2NLAR belongs to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD, a branch or department of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Larnaca, Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Cyprus. All of them are listed on the page of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in ABKLCY2NLAR stand for?
ABKL is the institution code of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and LAR is the code of the department Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD.
Can I use ABKLCY2N instead of ABKLCY2NLAR?
ABKLCY2N points to the head office of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD, while ABKLCY2NLAR is Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABKLCY2NLAR.
Do I need ABKLCY2NLAR to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ABKLCY2NLAR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.