Payment system
Norges Bank is tasked with promoting an efficient and secure payment system
An efficient and secure payment system is fundamental to a well-functioning economy, for financial stability and for the conduct of monetary policy. The payment system ensures that households, businesses and public authorities are able to transfer funds securely, both domestically and internationally.
Reports
Norges Bank publishes annual reports on the payment system
Report Financial infrastructure
The annual report on financial infrastructure discusses developments, vulnerabilities and risks in the financial infrastructure.
Report Retail Payment Services
The annual Retail Payment Services Report provides annual statistics on the use of electronic means of payment, as well as on cash withdrawals from retail outlets and ATMs.
Report Norway's financial system
The report provides a general overview of the financial system in Norway, its tasks and how these tasks are carried out.
Our roles in the payment system
Norges Bank facilitates the settlement of interbank payments through accounts held at the Bank and provides society with banknotes and coins. In addition, Norges Bank oversees the Norwegian payment system.
Topics related to the payment system
Notes and coins
The Norges Bank Act assigns Norges Bank responsibility for issuing notes and coins.
Norges Bank's settlement system
The purpose of Norges Bank's settlement system is to promote an efficient payment system domestically and vis-à-vis other countries by settling payments between banks in a swift and secure manner.
Security and preparedness
As operator, supervisory authority and overseer, Norges Bank has a key role in promoting security and preparedness in the payment system.
Self-preparedness to pay
To ensure that you can pay for the goods and services you need, you should have various payment alternatives available.
Self-preparedness for receipt of payments
To ensure that points of sale can receive customer payments even during disruptions to regular payment solutions, it is recommended that points of sale consider self-preparedness measures.
