SWIFT/BIC code ARSOCYN1XXX

ARSOCYN1XXX belongs to Argus Stockbrokers Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.

ARSOCYN1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARSOCYN1XXX
8-character codeARSOCYN1
Branch codeXXX
BankArgus Stockbrokers Limited
BranchHead office
CityNicosia (Lefkosia)
CountryCyprus

How the Argus Stockbrokers Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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

ARSO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CY Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
N1 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

What bank uses BIC ARSOCYN1XXX?

ARSOCYN1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Argus Stockbrokers Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to Argus Stockbrokers Limited does not need a specific branch.

Does Argus Stockbrokers Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – ARSOCYN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Argus Stockbrokers Limited in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.

How long does a transfer to Argus Stockbrokers Limited take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use ARSOCYN1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ARSOCYN1XXX with the recipient before sending.

Do I need ARSOCYN1XXX to send euros to Cyprus?

Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ARSOCYN1XXX.

Are ARSOCYN1 and ARSOCYN1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ARSOCYN1 is the 8-character version of ARSOCYN1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Argus Stockbrokers Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).

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