IBAN format in Cyprus (CY)
An IBAN in Cyprus is 28 characters long and starts with CY. A valid example: CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600. Cyprus participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Cyprus
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | CY |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 17 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 002 |
| 8–12 | Branch code | 5 | digits | 00128 |
| 13–28 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 0000001200527600 |
SEPA status
Cyprus participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Cyprus length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Cyprus
How many characters does an IBAN in Cyprus have?
A Cyprus IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "CY", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Cyprus IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Cyprus: CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Cyprus in SEPA?
Cyprus participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
Where can I check an IBAN from Cyprus?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Cyprus length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Cyprus IBAN?
After "CY" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (16 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.