The National Bank of Serbia (NBS), responding to media reports, reported that authorised exchange dealers fully met citizens’ increased demand for euros during October, based on reports received by 10 a.m. on 27 October 2026. Dealers sold EUR 571.6 million to citizens and purchased EUR 515.3 million from them, resulting in net sales of EUR 56.3 million. Banks supplied dealers with around EUR 40.27 million during October to meet demand. The figures accompany a separate temporary measure extending the period for authorised exchange dealers and the public postal operator to return foreign currency cash purchased from banks from 15 to 30 days, applicable until 10 December 2026. On compliance, NBS supervision over the past year identified no irregularities in the setting of euro exchange rates. Dealers also charged no commissions on purchases or sales of foreign currency cash consisting of valid, undamaged banknotes in circulation.
National Bank of Serbia reports exchange dealers met increased euro demand with EUR 56.3 million in net sales
The National Bank of Serbia reported that exchange dealers fully met increased euro demand in October, recording EUR 56.3 million in net sales to citizens based on reports received by 27 October. Banks supplied dealers with around EUR 40.27 million during the month. Supervision over the past year found no irregularities in euro exchange rate setting or commissions charged on transactions involving valid, undamaged foreign currency banknotes in circulation.