Fewer cheques bounce in early 2026 as total value stays steady

The number of bounced cheques recorded in Cyprus in February 2026 stood at 8, with a total value of €47,460, according to figures released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).

This compares with 34 cheques worth €42,493 in February 2025. In February 2024, the number stood at 16, with a total value of €19,388.

For the January-February 2026 period, a total of 25 outstanding cheques with a combined value of €94,551 were registered in the preliminary list of the Central Information Register (CIR), based on CBC data.