We make payments every day. While we take their speed and security for granted, complex processes behind the scenes make high-quality payment systems possible. Find out more. About the production of euro banknotes. About checks on cash. And about internet banking and contactless payments.
News
New figures from DNB show that the Dutch used their debit or credit cards to pay for €198 billion worth of products and services in 2024. This represents a 15% increase from 2022. Although point-of-sale card payments still far outnumber them, online card payments in particular are on the rise.
News
Dutch people are still strongly attached to cash as a payment option. This is according to a survey commissioned by De Nederlandsche Bank. An overwhelming majority of respondents (92%) say that being able to pay with cash is socially important.
Press release
Consumers and retailers should be prepared for emergency situations in which the payment system is down for 72 hours. That could be the case if payment terminals are not working, ATMs are down or online banking cannot be used.