SWIFT / BIC Code
CBCYCY2N
SEPA MemberCentral Bank of Cyprus
CBCYCY2N is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Κεντρική Τράπεζα της Κύπρου, registered in Nicosia. Its bank code is 001, the code an IBAN at Central Bank of Cyprus 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
CBCY: institution identifier (4 letters)
CY: country code per ISO 3166-1
2N: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Central Bank of Cyprus's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Cyprus IBANs are 28 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Central Bank of Cyprus?
CBCYCY2N. Written with the head-office branch code it is CBCYCY2NXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CBCYCY2N mean?
"CBCY" identifies Central Bank of Cyprus, "CY" is the country code for Cyprus, "2N" is the location code.
What is Central Bank of Cyprus's bank code?
001. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Cyprus.
How long are Central Bank of Cyprus IBANs?
28 characters, like every IBAN from Cyprus: the country code CY, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits, 001 for Central Bank of Cyprus), the branch code (5 digits) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Central Bank of Cyprus?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Central Bank of Cyprus in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 9 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Central Bank of Cyprus confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 6 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 Central Bank of Cyprus's registered office?
80 Kennedy Avenue, 1076 Nicosia, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 80 Kennedy Avenue, Nicosia as its address.