SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCY2N553
ETHNCY2N553 belongs to National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNCY2N553 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNCY2N |
| Branch code | 553 |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. |
| Branch | Kolonakiou Branch 553 |
| City | Limassol (Lemesos) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 553 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
What bank uses BIC ETHNCY2N553?
ETHNCY2N553 identifies Kolonakiou Branch 553, a unit of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ETHNCY2N553 stand for?
ETHN is the institution code of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD., CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the location code and 553 identifies the branch Kolonakiou Branch 553.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD. in Cyprus, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) LTD..
What happens if I use ETHNCY2N553 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ETHNCY2N553 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ETHNCY2N553 to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ETHNCY2N553.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.