SWIFT/BIC code MOODCY21XXX
MOODCY21XXX belongs to Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MOODCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MOODCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Limassol (Lemesos) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MOOD 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 institution uses BIC MOODCY21XXX?
MOODCY21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited in Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited.
What do the letters in MOODCY21XXX mean?
MOOD is the institution code of Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need MOODCY21XXX for a euro transfer to Cyprus?
Cyprus belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MOODCY21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is MOODCY21 and MOODCY21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MOODCY21 is the short version of MOODCY21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited in Limassol (Lemesos).
Does Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MOODCY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Moody's Investors Service Cyprus Limited 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.