SWIFT/BIC code BCYPCY2NXXX
BCYPCY2NXXX belongs to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCYPCY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCYPCY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 BCYPCY2NXXX?
BCYPCY2NXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited.
Has Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Cyprus. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BCYPCY2NXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCYPCY2NXXX against the details from Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited before you confirm.
Do I need BCYPCY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCYPCY2NXXX.
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 1–3 business days.
Is BCYPCY2N and BCYPCY2NXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCYPCY2N is the short version of BCYPCY2NXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.