SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NFBU
CBCYCY2NFBU belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NFBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | FBU |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Foreign Business Unit |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How 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.
- FBU 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 is behind SWIFT code CBCYCY2NFBU?
CBCYCY2NFBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Business Unit, 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 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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NFBU?
CBCYCY2N points to the head office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NFBU is Foreign Business Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBCYCY2NFBU.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NFBU mean?
CBCY is the institution code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the location code and FBU is the code of the branch Foreign Business Unit.
What happens if I use CBCYCY2NFBU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CBCYCY2NFBU against the details from Central Bank of Cyprus before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Cyprus take in Cyprus?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.