SWIFT/BIC code BTRLCY21XXX
BTRLCY21XXX belongs to Banca Transilvania S.A. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BTRLCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BTRLCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca Transilvania S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Banca Transilvania S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BTRL 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 bank uses SWIFT code BTRLCY21XXX?
BTRLCY21XXX identifies the headquarters of Banca Transilvania S.A. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to Banca Transilvania S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BTRLCY21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BTRLCY21XXX against the details from Banca Transilvania S.A. before you confirm.
Does Banca Transilvania S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BTRLCY21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banca Transilvania S.A. in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BTRLCY21XXX stand for?
BTRL is the bank code of Banca Transilvania S.A., CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BTRLCY21XXX for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BTRLCY21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banca Transilvania S.A. take in Cyprus?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.