SWIFT/BIC code EFSCCY21XXX
EFSCCY21XXX belongs to Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EFSCCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EFSCCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EFSC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code EFSCCY21XXX?
EFSCCY21XXX identifies the headquarters of Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when a payment to Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in EFSCCY21XXX stand for?
EFSC is the institution code of Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter EFSCCY21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EFSCCY21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EFSCCY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Egnatia Financial Services (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need EFSCCY21XXX 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 still need EFSCCY21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.