SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NISS
CBCYCY2NISS belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NISS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | ISS |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Issue Section |
| 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.
- ISS 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/BIC code CBCYCY2NISS?
CBCYCY2NISS identifies Issue Section, 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 CBCYCY2NISS?
CBCYCY2N points to the main office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NISS is Issue Section. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBCYCY2NISS.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NISS stand for?
CBCY is the bank code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and ISS is the code of the department Issue Section.
What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need CBCYCY2NISS 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 do need CBCYCY2NISS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.