SWIFT/BIC code BCYPCY2NTSY
BCYPCY2NTSY belongs to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCYPCY2NTSY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCYPCY2N |
| Branch code | TSY |
| Bank | Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited |
| Branch | Treasury |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- TSY 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 SWIFT/BIC code BCYPCY2NTSY?
BCYPCY2NTSY identifies Treasury, part of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BCYPCY2NTSY mean?
BCYP is the institution code of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and TSY identifies the branch Treasury.
Can I use BCYPCY2N instead of BCYPCY2NTSY?
BCYPCY2N points to the main office of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, while BCYPCY2NTSY points to Treasury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCYPCY2NTSY if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Cyprus. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Cyprus?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCYPCY2NTSY for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCYPCY2NTSY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.