SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NCSE
CBCYCY2NCSE belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NCSE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | CSE |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Cyprus Stock Exchange-Mts |
| 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.
- CSE 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 CBCYCY2NCSE?
CBCYCY2NCSE identifies Cyprus Stock Exchange-Mts, part of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Central Bank of Cyprus have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NCSE stand for?
CBCY is the bank code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and CSE is the code of the branch Cyprus Stock Exchange-Mts.
Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NCSE?
CBCYCY2N is the head office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NCSE points to Cyprus Stock Exchange-Mts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CBCYCY2NCSE if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CBCYCY2NCSE 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. For other currencies you still need CBCYCY2NCSE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.