SWIFT/BIC code CISOCY21XXX
CISOCY21XXX belongs to The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CISOCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CISOCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CISO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SWIFT/BIC code CISOCY21XXX?
The code CISOCY21XXX belongs to the head office of The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD does not need a specific branch.
Do I need CISOCY21XXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CISOCY21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is CISOCY21 and CISOCY21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CISOCY21 is the short version of CISOCY21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Does The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CISOCY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use CISOCY21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CISOCY21XXX against the details from The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation LTD before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.