On this page you will find frequently asked questions and notices on reports in external sector.

In order to make the SEPA migration more customer friendly, payment service providers may provide customers with conversion services for a transitional period up to 1 February 2016.

„Mein Euro – Spiel- und Rechengeld für die Primarstufe bietet eine große Anzahl an ausstanzbaren Münzen und Banknoten zum Spielen und Rechnen sowie erste Informationen zu den Euro-Ländern, den Münzmotiven sowie den Euro-Banknoten.

Next replaces the current ExtraNet. All relevant external sector reporting functions that are currently available in ExtraNet will also be provided in NExt.

The German economy will make headway again in 2026: while progress will be subdued initially, it will then slowly pick up, said Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel, presenting the Bundesbank’s new Forecast for Germany. According to the forecast, economic growth is being driven mainly by government spending and a resurgence in exports. The experts are expecting GDP growth in 2027 and 2028 as well.

Als Zentralbank arbeiten wir am Puls der internationalen Finanzmärkte, an den Schnittstellen von Politik, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft. Dafür setzen wir auf Menschen mit Expertise und Erfahrungen in den verschiedensten Disziplinen der Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Erfahren Sie hier mehr!

The Counterfeit Money Unit's task is to examine and store counterfeit money of any currency which is seized in Germany or confiscated by the police. We also check the authenticity of payment cards, securities, traveller's cheques and gold and silver coins which are legal tender. Another focal point of our work is to prevent the circulation of counterfeit money.

The counterfeits being spread at present can be detected by checking the security features. In most cases, counterfeiters focus on just one or only few security features. Therefore, it is advisable to check several features.

The denominations of euro banknotes embody the shared theme of "Ages and styles of Europe" and represent the architectural styles of seven periods of European cultural history. They have been legal tender in all of the participating European Union member states since 1 January 2002. In addition, the physical appearance of euro banknotes is identical throughout the euro area. The European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Eurosystem began rolling out a second series of euro banknotes in May 2013.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “35 years of German unity” scheduled to be issued on 25 September 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. On 3 October 1990, the Basic Law fulfilled its mandate to the German people by bringing Germany’s unity and freedom full circle.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The Bundesbank will replace damaged euro and Deutsche Mark banknotes if more than half of the note is presented or it can be proved that the missing (larger) part of the banknote has been destroyed.

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is the key measure of price stability in the euro area. The Bundesbank provides inflation data for Germany which are important for monetary policy purposes.

The €100 banknote of the Europa series was introduced on 17 September 2018. The Europa series was introduced in May 2013, starting with the €5 banknote.

To simplify the process of meeting reporting deadlines, reporting dates are to be harmonised.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel and First Deputy Governor Sabine Mauderer, responsible for Controlling, Accounting and Organisation, will present the Annual Report 2025 on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 11:00. The press conference will be streamed live on the internet.

AnaCredit comprises the collection of credit and credit risk data at single borrower (borrower-by-borrower) and loan (loan-by-loan) level. As far as AnaCredit is concerned, the term "credit" encompasses loans and advances as well as bills of exchange.

Die Finanzsanktionen gegenüber dem Iran dienen der Durchführung von Maßnahmen des Sicherheitsrats der Vereinten Nationen und der Europäischen Union.

Die auf die Publikation „Mein Euro – Spiel- und Rechengeld“ abgestimmten Arbeitsblätter unterstützen Kinder dabei, das Aussehen und den Wert der Euro-Münzen und Euro-Banknoten sowie die Euro-Länder kennenzulernen.

The MFI interest rate statistics have been collected on a harmonised basis in the euro area since January 2003.They replaced the Bundesbank's interest rate statistics, which were discontinued at the end of the June 2003 reference month.

Information on the series “Air Moves” and “In the service of society”.

Information on the €5 collectors’ coin series “Climate zones of the earth” and “Wonderful world of insects”. 

Following the entry into force of the revised Foreign Trade and Payments Regulation (AWV) on 1 September 2013, all external reports from enterprises, banks, public authorities and individuals must, as a general rule, be submitted in electronic format to the Bundesbank directly.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “Bremen”. Scheduled for issue on 29 January 2026, the coin is part of the “Federal States II” series launched in 2023. One €2 coin will be brought out every year, each celebrating a different federal state and showcasing an emblem that encapsulates the state depicted.

Unlike the nominal interest rate, the yield on debt securities outstanding indicates the interest actually received per annum.

The balance of payments records all economic transactions between residents and non-residents within a given time period and thus shows a country’s complex economics links with the rest of the world.