SWIFT / BIC Code
ABKLCY2N
SEPA MemberALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED
ABKLCY2N is the BIC (SWIFT code) of ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED, registered in Nicosia. Its bank code is 009, the code an IBAN at ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED carries in positions 5 to 7. Its IBANs are 28 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
ABKL: institution identifier (4 letters)
CY: country code per ISO 3166-1
2N: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Alpha Services and Holdings S.A.
ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED is registered in Cyprus but belongs to Alpha Services and Holdings S.A., a banking group based in Greece.
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IBAN format for 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Cyprus IBANs are 28 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED?
ABKLCY2N. Written with the head-office branch code it is ABKLCY2NXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does ABKLCY2N mean?
"ABKL" identifies ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED, "CY" is the country code for Cyprus, "2N" is the location code.
What is ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED's bank code?
009. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Cyprus.
How long are ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED IBANs?
28 characters, like every IBAN from Cyprus: the country code CY, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits, 009 for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED), the branch code (5 digits) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 7 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED's registered office?
Corner of Chilonos & Gladstonos, Stylianou Lena Square, 1101 Nicosia, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 3 Lemesou Av., Nicosia as its address.
Who owns ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED?
ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED is owned by Alpha Services and Holdings S.A., a banking group based in Greece. ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LIMITED is registered in Cyprus as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Greece.