The Central Bank of Estonia published its quarterly statistical release alongside its payment statistics, reporting that bank card payments made by people in Estonia were around 5% higher in the fourth quarter than a year earlier. The release summarises changes in payment statistics, including payments sent and received, card payments, and payees by main economic activity, and is presented separately from economic policy releases. The central bank publishes payment statistics monthly and issues a separate quarterly statistical release, with the next release covering the first quarter of 2026 scheduled for 23 April 2026 at 08:00.
Central Bank of Estonia 2026-01-26
Central Bank of Estonia publishes payment statistics showing bank card payments rose about 5% year on year in the fourth quarter
The Central Bank of Estonia reported a 5% year-on-year increase in bank card payments in the fourth quarter, as part of its quarterly statistical release and payment statistics. The next release, covering the first quarter of 2026, is scheduled for 23 April 2026.