SWIFT/BIC code PAHOCY21XXX
PAHOCY21XXX belongs to Pasternak Holdings Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAHOCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAHOCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pasternak Holdings Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Pasternak Holdings Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAHO 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PAHOCY21XXX?
The code PAHOCY21XXX belongs to the main office of Pasternak Holdings Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Pasternak Holdings Limited.
Does Pasternak Holdings Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PAHOCY21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pasternak Holdings Limited in Cyprus, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Pasternak Holdings Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is PAHOCY21 and PAHOCY21XXX the same code?
Yes. PAHOCY21 is the 8-character version of PAHOCY21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Pasternak Holdings Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Do I need PAHOCY21XXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PAHOCY21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Pasternak Holdings Limited?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.