Efficient and secure payment systems are the foundation of a stable financial system. The Bundesbank secures and monitors cashless payments in Germany as a financial centre, provides settlement and clearing services and plays an active role in the further development of the single European payment system.

The Deutsche Bundesbank will host its second International Conference on Payments and Settlement. Please check our Call for Papers here.

On this topic page, the Bundesbank provides a comprehensive overview of the German gold reserves with detailed texts and impressive pictures.

What are the requirements that a digital euro needs to meet? This is a question explored in the latest edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report. After outlining the opportunities and risks presented by digital money, the Bank’s experts conclude that any solutions will need to be well-designed, secure and convenient.