SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCY2N527
ETHNCY2N527 belongs to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNCY2N527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNCY2N |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. |
| Branch | Athalassa Branch 527 |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ETHN 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.
- 527 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCY2N527?
ETHNCY2N527 identifies Athalassa Branch 527, part of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ETHNCY2N527 for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to 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 ETHNCY2N527.
What happens if I enter ETHNCY2N527 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ETHNCY2N527 against the details from National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. before sending.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in ETHNCY2N527 mean?
ETHN is the institution code of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD., CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and 527 is the code of the branch Athalassa Branch 527.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.