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SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NGPS

CBCYCY2NGPS belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.

CBCYCY2NGPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBCYCY2NGPS
8-character codeCBCYCY2N
Branch codeGPS
BankCentral Bank of Cyprus
BranchGovernment Payments System
CityNicosia (Lefkosia)
CountryCyprus

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.
GPS 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 branch uses SWIFT code CBCYCY2NGPS?

CBCYCY2NGPS identifies Government Payments System, a unit of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Central Bank of Cyprus have 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 happens if I enter CBCYCY2NGPS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CBCYCY2NGPS with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NGPS?

CBCYCY2N points to the head office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NGPS is Government Payments System. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBCYCY2NGPS.

Do I need CBCYCY2NGPS to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need CBCYCY2NGPS.

How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Cyprus take in Cyprus?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.