The costs of payment methods for consumers are difficult to determine, not recorded in a harmonised manner on an international level and consequently vary significantly from country to country. For this reason, a separate study is necessary for Germany. As part of a representative survey conducted in 2023, households were asked about the costs they incurred when using various means of payment. 

EZB-Bankenaufsicht übt regulatorisches Ermessen aus und stellt außergewöhnliche Umstände fest. Maßnahme erlaubt Banken, Risikopositionen gegenüber Zentralbanken aus der Verschuldungsquote herauszurechnen. Banken können bis zum 27. Juni 2021 von der Entlastung profitieren.