SWIFT/BIC code HIPCCY21XXX
HIPCCY21XXX belongs to Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HIPCCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HIPCCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HIPC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 HIPCCY21XXX?
The code HIPCCY21XXX belongs to the head office of Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when a payment to Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HIPCCY21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in HIPCCY21XXX stand for?
HIPC is the institution code of Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited, CY stands for Cyprus, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited?
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 HIPCCY21 and HIPCCY21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HIPCCY21 is the short version of HIPCCY21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
How long does it take to send money to Hellenic Bank (Investments) Limited in Cyprus?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.