IBAN
IBAN in Cyprus
28 characters, starting with CY. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 28 characters
- Country code
- CY
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Cyprus IBAN (CY)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | CY Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 17 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 002 Bank code |
| 8–12 | 5 | digits | 00128 Branch code |
| 13–28 | 16 | letters or digits | 0000001200527600 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Cyprus
Count the characters: a Cyprus IBAN always has 28. Make sure it starts with CY, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Cyprus?
An IBAN in Cyprus has 28 characters, always starting with the country code CY followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Cyprus look like?
A valid example is CY17002001280000001200527600. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Cyprus part of SEPA?
Yes. Cyprus belongs to the Single Euro Payments Area, so euro transfers to and from the other 35 SEPA countries follow the same rules and timing as domestic ones.
Can I receive euros from Cyprus with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Cyprus, usually within one working day.
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