SWIFT/BIC code BCYPCY2N010
BCYPCY2N010 belongs to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCYPCY2N010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCYPCY2N |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCYP 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.
- 010 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCYPCY2N010?
BCYPCY2N010 identifies Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, a branch or department of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCYPCY2N010 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCYPCY2N010 against the details from Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited before sending.
Can I use BCYPCY2N instead of BCYPCY2N010?
BCYPCY2N points to the head office of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, while BCYPCY2N010 points to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCYPCY2N010.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Cyprus?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BCYPCY2N010 for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BCYPCY2N010.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.