SWIFT/BIC code ABKLCY2NXXX
ABKLCY2NXXX belongs to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABKLCY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABKLCY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC ABKLCY2NXXX?
ABKLCY2NXXX identifies the head office of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when a payment to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD does not need a specific branch.
Has Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ABKLCY2NXXX mean?
ABKL is the bank code of Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is ABKLCY2N and ABKLCY2NXXX the same code?
Yes. ABKLCY2N is the short version of ABKLCY2NXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
How long does it take to send money to Alpha Bank Cyprus LTD?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ABKLCY2NXXX for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus 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 ABKLCY2NXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.