SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NCCB
CBCYCY2NCCB belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NCCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | CCB |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Correspondent Central Banking Model |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Central Bank of Cyprus SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBCY 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.
- CCB 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 is behind BIC CBCYCY2NCCB?
CBCYCY2NCCB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Correspondent Central Banking Model, a branch or department of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NCCB?
CBCYCY2N is the main office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NCCB is Correspondent Central Banking Model. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CBCYCY2NCCB if the recipient asks for it.
Has Central Bank of Cyprus got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Central Bank of Cyprus.
What happens if I use CBCYCY2NCCB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CBCYCY2NCCB against the details from Central Bank of Cyprus before sending.
Do I need CBCYCY2NCCB for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of 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 do need CBCYCY2NCCB.
How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.