The Central Bank of Cyprus reports a slight year-on-year increase in bounced cheques for June 2026, totaling €37,188 across 16 incidents. However, the broader data reveals a notable drop in the number of individuals registered for bad cheques so far this year.

June 2026 Bad Cheque Data

The number of bounced cheques issued in June 2026 recorded a slight increase compared to the same month last year, as 16 bounced cheques were issued, compared to 13, with a total value of €37,188, according to data published on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) regarding entries in the preliminary list of the Central Information Register (CIR) for issuers of bad cheques.

Historical Comparison for June

Specifically, in June 2025, 13 bounced cheques with a total value of €28,296 were recorded, while in June 2024, 12 cheques with a total value of €13,048 were recorded.

Year-to-Date Volume and Value

During the period January–February 2026, according to CBC data, 25 bounced cheques with a total value of €94,551 were recorded in the CIR preliminary list, compared to 50 cheques during the corresponding period last year, with a total value of €84,555.

Profile of Issuers (Jan-Feb)

The bounced cheques during the January–February 2026 period involved a total of 58 persons (39 legal entities and 19 natural persons).

June 2026 Central Information Register Entries

Furthermore, according to CBC data, the persons of entities registered in the Central Information Register stood at 10 in June 2026, of which 4 were legal entities, 1 was a natural person, and 5 were natural persons controlling legal entities.

Broader Registration Trends

During the period from January to February 2026, a total of 60 persons were registered in the CIR, compared to 113 persons during the corresponding period in 2025.

Source: CNA(ΚΥΠΕ)