SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NCCH
CBCYCY2NCCH belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NCCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | CCH |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Cheques Clearing House |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Central Bank of Cyprus SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CCH 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NCCH?
CBCYCY2NCCH identifies Cheques Clearing House, part of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CBCYCY2NCCH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBCYCY2NCCH against the details from Central Bank of Cyprus before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Central Bank of Cyprus.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NCCH stand for?
CBCY is the bank code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the location code and CCH is the code of the department Cheques Clearing House.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NCCH?
CBCYCY2N points to the head office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NCCH points to Cheques Clearing House. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CBCYCY2NCCH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.