Nicosia:The Ministry of Finance has announced the resumption of the online service "Participation in the Replenishment Scheme of the National Solidarity Fund" for Natural Persons. This service will be available from 9 November 2026 to 28 January 2027, as part of the ongoing procedures of the National Solidarity Fund (NSF).
According to Cyprus News Agency, the electronic application opportunity is exclusively for Natural Persons who were classified as "retail clients" and had deposits and securities impaired in 2013 due to resolution measures at Bank of Cyprus and Popular Bank. These individuals must not have previously submitted an application to the electronic service during the period from 20 December 2023 to 25 May 2024, nor received an NSF-**** reference number.
Access to the electronic service for application submission is restricted to those using their Cy Login Profile. Natural Persons holding a Cyprus identity card or residence permit must create and identify their profile on the Government Portal CY Login. Those without a Cyprus identity card and not residing in Cyprus need only create a profile, with identification through additional document uploads. Access for deceased affected persons is possible via a Cy Login account in the name of the deceased.
Applications require details entered in the '2013 Write-down Details' field, with write-downs assessed on a per-customer basis. For those affected at Bank of Cyprus, only account numbers or investor share codes are needed, while Popular Bank applicants must provide impaired amount information.
All submitted data will be verified against records from the two banks to assess participation eligibility in the NSF's Partial Replenishment Scheme. The application process is entirely electronic, and a reference number will be issued upon completion.
Applications must be submitted by 28 January 2027. Communications regarding the National Solidarity Fund should be directed to [email protected], and inquiries about CY Login can be sent to [email protected]. It is advised that affected individuals review the announcement and instructions before submitting queries, which should be in writing and pertain only to matters not covered by the provided guidelines.