SWIFT/BIC code UNVKCY2NXXX
UNVKCY2NXXX belongs to Usb Bank PLC in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNVKCY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNVKCY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Usb Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Usb Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNVK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2N 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/BIC code UNVKCY2NXXX?
The code UNVKCY2NXXX belongs to the head office of Usb Bank PLC in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Usb Bank PLC.
Is UNVKCY2N and UNVKCY2NXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UNVKCY2N is the short version of UNVKCY2NXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Usb Bank PLC in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
Do I need UNVKCY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UNVKCY2NXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Usb Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Usb Bank PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNVKCY2NXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Usb Bank PLC in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Usb Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.