SWIFT/BIC code HEBACY2NXXX
HEBACY2NXXX belongs to Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HEBACY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HEBACY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEBA 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 SWIFT code HEBACY2NXXX?
HEBACY2NXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. in Cyprus?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is HEBACY2N and HEBACY2NXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HEBACY2N is the short version of HEBACY2NXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
How long does a transfer to Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD. take in Cyprus?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HEBACY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HEBACY2NXXX.
What does each part of HEBACY2NXXX stand for?
HEBA is the bank code of Hellenic Bank Public Company LTD., CY stands for Cyprus, 2N is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.