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High degree of security in the Swedish payment system
03/11/2021 -The Riksbank’s central settlement system for large-value payments, RIX, and the clearing house, Bankgirot, are central hubs in the Swedish payment system. Disruptions and interruptions in either of these systems therefore affect the entire...
The position of cash as legal tender needs strengthening
03/11/2021 -The Riksbank considers that the position of cash as legal tender needs to be strengthened. Those who need to use cash to manage their finances should be able to continue doing so. Cash also plays an important role in times of crisis and elevated...
Article – Money in transition – traditional and new forms
12/03/2026 -Article – Money in transition – traditional and new forms In recent years, new forms of money have started to emerge alongside the traditional ones. In this Article, we discuss the difference between different forms of money – traditional and new...
Stablecoins – a type of crypto-asset that has become regulated private money
12/03/2026 -Stablecoins – a type of crypto-asset that has become regulated private money Crypto-assets, or crypto-currencies, emerged with the creation of Bitcoin in 2009. Bitcoin has no central issuer, nor are there any assets backing a Bitcoin’s value. It...
Tokenisation of money and assets
12/03/2026 -Tokenisation of money and assets Tokenising money can have various benefits. For example, tokens can be programmed with rules, allowing transactions to be automatic and conditional. It can create new business models as the issuance of money is...
Payments between countries need to be cheaper and faster
12/03/2026 -Payments between countries need to be cheaper and faster Faktaruta - The Riksbank’s recommendation The Riksbank has previously emphasised that payments between countries need to be cheaper, faster, more accessible and more transparent, in line...
Payment service providers should offer more services for instant payments
12/03/2026 -Payment service providers should offer more services for instant payments Faktaruta - The Riksbank’s recommendation The Riksbank has previously pointed out that banks and other payment service providers should offer their customers more types of...
Central bank reserves play an important role in the payment system
12/03/2026 -Central bank reserves play an important role in the payment system The ability of private companies such as banks and e-money institutions to issue money helps create competition, innovation and a wide range of services in the financial system.
A limit of SEK 10,000 should be introduced for cash purchases in the retail sector
12/03/2026 -A limit of SEK 10,000 should be introduced for cash purchases in the retail sector Faktaruta - The Riksbank’s recommendation In the Payments Report 2025, the Riksbank recommended that a maximum amount limit for cash purchases should be introduced...
Money in bank accounts is the most common form of money
13/03/2026 -Money in bank accounts is the most common form of money Most payments today are made with private money held in bank accounts. This money is a claim on the bank. For example, receiving a salary, paying a bill or paying by card or Swish records...