SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NLSS
CBCYCY2NLSS belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBCYCY2NLSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBCYCY2N |
| Branch code | LSS |
| Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Branch | Government Stocks |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way 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.
- LSS 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 CBCYCY2NLSS?
The code CBCYCY2NLSS belongs to Government Stocks, a branch or department 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?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CBCYCY2NLSS mean?
CBCY is the institution code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and LSS identifies the department Government Stocks.
What happens if I use CBCYCY2NLSS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CBCYCY2NLSS with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Central Bank of Cyprus have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need CBCYCY2NLSS 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 CBCYCY2NLSS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.