SWIFT/BIC code FINVCY2NXXX
FINVCY2NXXX belongs to First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FINVCY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FINVCY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FINV 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.
- 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
What bank is behind BIC FINVCY2NXXX?
The code FINVCY2NXXX belongs to the head office of First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when you send money to an account at First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit.
What do the letters in FINVCY2NXXX mean?
FINV is the bank code of First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need FINVCY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need FINVCY2NXXX.
Does First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FINVCY2NXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit in Cyprus?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are FINVCY2N and FINVCY2NXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FINVCY2N is the short version of FINVCY2NXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach First Investment Bank Cyprus International Banking Unit in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.