The value of bounced cheques remained at the same level as the previous month in February 2025, with an increase in the number of cheques issued, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).

However, the number of individuals recorded in the Central Information Registry (CIR) remained relatively low.

In total, 34 bounced cheques were issued in February 2025, amounting to €42,493.

The number of individuals recorded in the preliminary list of bounced cheque issuers, maintained by the CBC, stood at 14 in February 2025, consisting of 8 legal entities and 6 individuals.

In comparison, January 2025 saw the issuance of 16 bounced cheques with a total value of €42,062.

At that time, 10 individuals were recorded in the preliminary list of bounced cheque issuers, including 3 legal entities and 7 individuals.

Furthermore, the number of individuals listed in the Central Information Registry (CIR) of the CBC reached 12 in February 2025.

This included 4 legal entities, 3 individuals, and 5 individuals who control legal entities.

It is noteworthy that throughout 2024, 202 individuals were recorded in the CIR, while in 2023, the total number of entries was 274.