SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCYNNXXX
ETHNCYNNXXX belongs to National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNCYNNXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNCYNN |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) 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).
- NN 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ETHNCYNNXXX?
The code ETHNCYNNXXX belongs to the headquarters of National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when you send money to an account at National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578).
What does each part of ETHNCYNNXXX stand for?
ETHN is the bank code of National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578), CY stands for Cyprus, NN is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ETHNCYNNXXX for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ETHNCYNNXXX.
Are ETHNCYNN and ETHNCYNNXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ETHNCYNN is the 8-character version of ETHNCYNNXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Does National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ETHNCYNNXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Greece S.A. Cyprus Branch (578) in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.