Cyprus IBAN Validator CY
Validate a Cyprus IBAN and view its structure: checksum, bank code and format. 100% in your browser - no upload.
What is a Cyprus IBAN?
A Cyprus IBAN is the standardized 28-character account number used for Cyprus bank transfers, starting with the country code CY and 2 check digits followed by the national bank code and account number. It is validated with the ISO 13616 mod-97 checksum — paste one above to check it instantly, in your browser.
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Cyprus IBAN format
- Country code
- CY
- Length
- 28 characters
- Structure
- CY + 2 check digits + 24-character BBAN
- Example
- CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600
Cyprus IBAN structure explained
How a Cyprus IBAN is built, segment by segment, from our validated example:
Major Cyprus banks and their codes
The national bank codes of the largest Cyprus banks, embedded in every IBAN they issue:
| Bank | Bank code | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Cyprus | 002 | BCYPCY2N |
| Hellenic Bank | 005 | HEBACY2N |
| AstroBank | 008 | PIRBCY2N |
| Alpha Bank Cyprus | 009 | ABKLCY2N |
| Cyprus Development Bank (cdbbank) | 014 | CYDBCY2N |
| Eurobank Cyprus | 018 | ERBKCY2N |
| Ancoria Bank | 029 | ANCOCY2N |
Bank codes and BIC/SWIFT identifiers are provided for reference. Always confirm the full IBAN with your bank.
See all Cyprus banks and their codesAbout Cyprus IBANs
A Cyprus IBAN starts with the country code CY, followed by 2 check digits and the national account number (BBAN), for a total of 28 characters. ValidateFin verifies the mod-97 checksum (ISO 13616), the length and the format - entirely in your browser, no data sent to any server.
- •The Cypriot BBAN uses a 3-digit bank code followed by a 5-digit branch code and a 16-character account number.
- •Cyprus joined the euro in 2008 and is part of the SEPA zone, so a CY IBAN works for standard euro credit transfers and direct debits.
- •Branch codes identify the specific outlet of the bank, useful when reconciling statements from the Bank of Cyprus or Hellenic Bank.
Cyprus IBAN — frequently asked questions
How many characters does a Cyprus IBAN have?
A Cyprus IBAN is exactly 28 characters long: the country code CY, 2 check digits and a 24-character BBAN (national account number). Any Cyprus IBAN that is shorter or longer than 28 characters is invalid.
How do I check whether a Cyprus IBAN is valid?
Paste the IBAN into the validator above. ValidateFin verifies that it starts with CY, has 28 characters and passes the mod-97 checksum defined by ISO 13616. The check runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Where can I find my Cyprus IBAN?
Your Cyprus IBAN appears on your bank statements, in your online or mobile banking under account details, and on your bank card documentation. It always begins with the CY country code followed by the 2 check digits.
What is the structure of a Cyprus IBAN?
A Cyprus IBAN (CY) is made of the CY country code, 2 check digits, the national bank code and the account number — 28 characters in total. The validator above breaks any Cyprus IBAN down into these parts.
How do I find the bank from a Cyprus IBAN?
The bank code is embedded right after the check digits in every Cyprus IBAN. Match it against the bank code table above, or paste the IBAN into the validator to identify the issuing institution.