Payments Report 2026

The Riksbank’s policy recommendations

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Payments Report 2026

The Riksbank’s policy recommendations

The Riksbank takes a socio-economic perspective, provides solutions and acts where it is difficult to attain safety, efficiency and accessibility without central government involvement. Part of the Riksbank’s task entails monitoring developments on the payments market and identifying measures that can contribute to a safer, more efficient and more accessible market. In this chapter, you will find the measures the Riksbank considers most important.

Published: 12 March 2026

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