SWIFT/BIC code ALFACY2NXXX
ALFACY2NXXX belongs to Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFACY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFACY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALFA 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 bank is behind BIC ALFACY2NXXX?
The code ALFACY2NXXX belongs to the headquarters of Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALFACY2NXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in ALFACY2NXXX stand for?
ALFA is the bank code of Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is ALFACY2N and ALFACY2NXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ALFACY2N is the short version of ALFACY2NXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Alfa Capital Holdings (Cyprus) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Do I need ALFACY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ALFACY2NXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.