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SWIFT/BIC code CBCYCY2NXXX

CBCYCY2NXXX belongs to Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.

CBCYCY2NXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBCYCY2NXXX
8-character codeCBCYCY2N
Branch codeXXX
BankCentral Bank of Cyprus
BranchHead office
CityNicosia (Lefkosia)
CountryCyprus

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.
XXX 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 institution uses BIC CBCYCY2NXXX?

CBCYCY2NXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when you send money to an account at Central Bank of Cyprus.

What does each part of CBCYCY2NXXX mean?

CBCY is the institution code of Central Bank of Cyprus, CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Are CBCYCY2N and CBCYCY2NXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CBCYCY2N is the 8-character version of CBCYCY2NXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Central Bank of Cyprus in Nicosia (Lefkosia).

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CBCYCY2NXXX for a euro transfer to Cyprus?

Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CBCYCY2NXXX.

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