SWIFT/BIC code MECYCY21XXX
MECYCY21XXX belongs to Metropol (Cyprus) Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MECYCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MECYCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Metropol (Cyprus) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Limassol (Lemesos) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Metropol (Cyprus) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MECY 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
Which bank uses BIC MECYCY21XXX?
The code MECYCY21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Metropol (Cyprus) Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Metropol (Cyprus) Limited.
Does Metropol (Cyprus) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MECYCY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Metropol (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Metropol (Cyprus) Limited in Cyprus?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MECYCY21XXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MECYCY21XXX.
Is MECYCY21 and MECYCY21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MECYCY21 is the short version of MECYCY21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Metropol (Cyprus) Limited in Limassol (Lemesos).
What do the letters in MECYCY21XXX stand for?
MECY is the institution code of Metropol (Cyprus) Limited, CY stands for Cyprus, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.