Free directory of all 70 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in CYPRUS. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Cyprus adopted the euro in 2008 and has rebuilt its banking sector following the 2013 bail-in of Laiki Bank. Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank are the primary correspondents, and Nicosia remains an important hub for Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean trade finance, as well as a licensed holding company jurisdiction for many Russian and Ukrainian corporate structures.
| RTGS / Settlement System | TARGET2 (Central Bank of Cyprus node) |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR — Euro |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Cyprus |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (SEPA); 1–2 days (international) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Cyprus within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Cyprus processes large-value interbank settlements through TARGET2. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is EUR — Euro. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 70