SWIFT/BIC code REFVCY21XXX
REFVCY21XXX belongs to Renaissance Financial Services Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFVCY21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFVCY21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Renaissance Financial Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
The way the Renaissance Financial Services Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- REFV 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 is behind SWIFT code REFVCY21XXX?
The code REFVCY21XXX belongs to the main office of Renaissance Financial Services Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Renaissance Financial Services Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Renaissance Financial Services Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What does each part of REFVCY21XXX mean?
REFV is the institution code of Renaissance Financial Services Limited, CY is the ISO code of Cyprus, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Renaissance Financial Services Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, REFVCY21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Renaissance Financial Services Limited in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use REFVCY21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check REFVCY21XXX against the details from Renaissance Financial Services Limited before sending.
Do I need REFVCY21XXX 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 REFVCY21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.