SWIFT/BIC code AREICY21XXX

AREICY21XXX belongs to Artcap Eastern Investments in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.

AREICY21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAREICY21XXX
8-character codeAREICY21
Branch codeXXX
BankArtcap Eastern Investments
BranchHead office
CityNicosia (Lefkosia)
CountryCyprus

How the Artcap Eastern Investments SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

AREI 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 institution uses SWIFT code AREICY21XXX?

The code AREICY21XXX belongs to the head office of Artcap Eastern Investments in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Artcap Eastern Investments.

What does each part of AREICY21XXX stand for?

AREI is the bank code of Artcap Eastern Investments, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Does Artcap Eastern Investments use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, AREICY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Artcap Eastern Investments in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter AREICY21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AREICY21XXX against the details from Artcap Eastern Investments before you confirm.

Are AREICY21 and AREICY21XXX the same code?

Yes. AREICY21 is the 8-character version of AREICY21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Artcap Eastern Investments in Nicosia (Lefkosia).

How long does a transfer to Artcap Eastern Investments take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.