Cyprus IBAN Format
Cyprus IBANs are 28 characters and start with CY. Paste one below to check its length and MOD-97 checksum.
Enter an IBAN to check its country, length and MOD-97 checksum.
Note This checks that the IBAN is well-formed — correct country, correct length and a valid checksum. It cannot confirm that the account actually exists or belongs to a particular person. Always confirm payment details with the recipient.
How a Cyprus IBAN is built
CyprusIBAN & VAT reference
| Country code | CY |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 28 characters |
| Example | CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600 |
| SEPA member | Yes |
| VAT prefix | CY |
| VAT / tax number | CY + 8 digits + 1 letter |
How to check a Cyprus IBAN
- 01 Paste the IBAN into the box above — spaces and lower-case are fine, they are normalised for you.
- 02 The checker confirms it starts with CY, is 28 characters, and passes the MOD-97 checksum.
- 03 A valid IBAN is shown formatted in groups of four; any failed check is called out so you know what to fix.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBAN format for Cyprus?
A Cyprus IBAN is 28 characters long. It starts with the country code "CY", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 3-digit bank code + 5-digit branch + 16-char account. Example structure: CY17 0020 0128 0000 0012 0052 7600 (a sample, not a real account).
How long is a Cyprus IBAN?
Exactly 28 characters, including the "CY" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Cyprus bank.
What is the VAT number format for Cyprus?
Cyprus VAT numbers use the prefix "CY": CY + 8 digits + 1 letter. The VAT number is separate from the IBAN — one identifies the business for tax, the other identifies the bank account.
Does this Cyprus IBAN checker upload my data?
No. The validator checks the country code, the 28-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.