The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) UK is the British arm of the Cypriot giant, founded in 1899 in Cyprus as the Nicosia Savings Bank to foster local finance, growing into Cyprus's largest bank, with its UK presence established as a full subsidiary around 2012, offering retail, investment, and business banking, focusing on digital transformation, and evolving significantly post-2013 crisis by reducing bad loans and strengthening capital, aiming for strong profitability and returning value to shareholders through dividends.
Overview
- Ticker: FRA: 318
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- Swift Code: BCYPGBKA
- Market Cap: ~ Approx. £3.45B
- Founders: Established as the British subsidiary of the main Cypriot bank
- Alternate Names: Bank of Cyprus plc
- Category: Public Company
Headquarters
- Location: 27-31 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 1RP, United Kingdom
- City: London
- Website: www.bankofcyprus.com
Accreditation & Regulation
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) operates under Cypriot regulation (Central Bank of Cyprus) and, for its UK activities (now largely in run-off), is noted by the FCA as a Cyprus-based entity (Firm Reference Number: 204627), with its UK branch under EEA Authorisation (contractual run-off) and protected by FOS/FSCS for relevant activities. Key certifications include the recent ISO 37301 compliance management certification (first in Cyprus/SE Europe), enhancing quality assurance. Complaints are handled by BoC directly and through Cyprus's Alternative Dispute Resolution bodies, with UK customers potentially using the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) for regulated activities.
Customer Support
- Phone(s):
- Email: info@bankofcyprus.com
- Online Help: Cynergy Bank Help & Support