SWIFT/BIC code ALTOCY21XXX
ALTOCY21XXX belongs to Alliance Factors LTD in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALTOCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALTOCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alliance Factors LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Limassol (Lemesos) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Alliance Factors LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALTO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses BIC ALTOCY21XXX?
ALTOCY21XXX identifies the main office of Alliance Factors LTD in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alliance Factors LTD.
Does Alliance Factors LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ALTOCY21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alliance Factors LTD in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use ALTOCY21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALTOCY21XXX against the details from Alliance Factors LTD before you confirm.
Are ALTOCY21 and ALTOCY21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALTOCY21 is the 8-character version of ALTOCY21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Alliance Factors LTD in Limassol (Lemesos).
How long does it take to send money to Alliance Factors LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ALTOCY21XXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus 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 ALTOCY21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.