SWIFT Code PBANCY2N — PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA), Cyprus. Use this code for international wire transfers.
NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)
PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH · Cyprus
SWIFT / BIC Code
PBANCY2N
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NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)
City
Country Code
CY
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code PBANCY2N — PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA)
SWIFT code PBANCY2N is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH 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 PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH 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 PBANCY2N
The code PBANCY2N follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | PBAN | 4 letters | Identifies PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH as the institution |
| Country Code | CY | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Cyprus |
| Location Code | 2N | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Cyprus |
When to Use SWIFT Code PBANCY2N
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH account in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA), share SWIFT code PBANCY2N 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 PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH, NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) must provide SWIFT code PBANCY2N. 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 PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH in NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) rely on SWIFT code PBANCY2N for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT PBANCY2N | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH →
How SWIFT Code PBANCY2N Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PBANCY2N and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PBANCY2N
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
PBANCY2Nuppercase 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 PBANCY2N directly with PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH's NICOSIA (LEFKOSIA) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against PRIVATBANK, CYPRUS BRANCH's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
