Executive Board’s assessment
Norway has an efficient and secure payment system. At the same time, geopolitical tension and technological advances contribute to a more demanding threat landscape. Mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring sufficient resilience going forward will require systematic work and a long-term perspective.
Key figures
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359 billion
NOK 359 billion daily turnover in Norges Bank’s settlement system -
9.6 million
Daily number of transactions in the Norwegian Interbank Clearing System (NICS) -
37%
Share of point-of-sale payments made with a mobile phone
An efficient payment system
Section 1
The Norwegian financial infrastructure is efficient, with stable operations and few disruptions. Payments can be made swiftly at low economic cost and in ways that are adapted to users’ needs. International harmonisation, adaptation to amended standards and technological developments are important drivers of further development.
A secure payment system
Section 2
Norway has a secure payment system, but an escalating threat landscape increases the risk of serious incidents. Strengthening security and contingency arrangements in the payment system must therefore remain a priority.
In focus
Attachement
See also
The report is published as part of the work to promote a robust and efficient financial infrastructure. Formerly Annual Report on Payment Systems.
See also Historical payment statistics
- Series:
- Financial Infrastructure Report
- Number:
- 2026
- Published:
- 10 June 2026 09:00