SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCY2N531
ETHNCY2N531 belongs to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Paralimni, Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNCY2N531 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNCY2N |
| Branch code | 531 |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. |
| Branch | Paralimni Branch 531 |
| City | Paralimni |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 531 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCY2N531?
ETHNCY2N531 identifies Paralimni Branch 531, a unit of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Paralimni, Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ETHNCY2N instead of ETHNCY2N531?
ETHNCY2N is the main office of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD., while ETHNCY2N531 is Paralimni Branch 531. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ETHNCY2N531.
Do I need ETHNCY2N531 to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ETHNCY2N531.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ETHNCY2N531 stand for?
ETHN is the institution code of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD., CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the location code and 531 is the code of the branch Paralimni Branch 531.
Has National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Cyprus. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.