SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N — ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)

About SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N — ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)

SWIFT code ABKLCY2N is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA), Cyprus. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD for all outward international remittances from NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA). Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N

The code ABKLCY2N follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD account in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA), share SWIFT code ABKLCY2N with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) must provide SWIFT code ABKLCY2N. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) rely on SWIFT code ABKLCY2N for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD →

How SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ABKLCY2N and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ABKLCY2N

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ABKLCY2N uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Cyprus.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ABKLCY2N directly with ALPHA BANK CYPRUS LTD's NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.