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SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NMPO

CBCYCY2NMPO belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.

CBCYCY2NMPO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBCYCY2NMPO
8-character codeCBCYCY2N
Branch codeMPO
BankCentral Bank of Cyprus
BranchMonetary Policy Operations
CityNicosia (Lefkosia)
CountryCyprus

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.
MPO 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 code CBCYCY2NMPO?

CBCYCY2NMPO identifies Monetary Policy Operations, part of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Central Bank of Cyprus have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CBCYCY2NMPO for a euro transfer to Cyprus?

Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CBCYCY2NMPO.

How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of Cyprus in Cyprus?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CBCYCY2N instead of CBCYCY2NMPO?

CBCYCY2N is the main office of Central Bank of Cyprus, while CBCYCY2NMPO points to Monetary Policy Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CBCYCY2NMPO if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of CBCYCY2NMPO stand for?

CBCY is the institution code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and MPO identifies the department Monetary Policy Operations.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.