SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NJCC
CBCYCY2NJCC belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NJCC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | JCC |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Jcctransfer |
| 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.
- JCC 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/BIC code CBCYCY2NJCC?
The code CBCYCY2NJCC belongs to Jcctransfer, part of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CBCYCY2NJCC 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. If you send another currency you still need CBCYCY2NJCC.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Cyprus take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NJCC stand for?
CBCY is the bank code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and JCC is the code of the department Jcctransfer.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.