Bounced cheques fall 20.5% in Cyprus in first eight months of 2026
The number and total value of bounced cheques declined in January-August 2026, although the monthly number rose in August.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of bounced cheques recorded in Cyprus fell by 20.5 per cent in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Central Bank of Cyprus data released on Wednesday. Their combined value also declined.
January-August figures
A total of 128 bounced cheques were included on the preliminary list between January and August 2026, compared with 161 in the corresponding period of 2025.
Their total value fell by 13.7 per cent to €315,581, from €365,490 in the first eight months of 2025.
August trend
In August 2026, 27 bounced cheques were recorded, compared with 16 in August 2025, an increase of 68.8 per cent.
Despite the increase in their number, the total value of bounced cheques in August fell by 48.8 per cent to €27,092, from €52,891 a year earlier.
Persons on preliminary list
During the first eight months of 2026, the preliminary list included 52 legal persons and 24 natural persons, for a total of 76 persons.
In the corresponding period of 2025, 46 legal persons and 36 natural persons were recorded, bringing the total to 82 persons.
In August 2026, four legal persons and two natural persons were recorded on the preliminary list, for a monthly total of six.
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