The National Bank of Moldova issued a statement marking 32 years since the Moldovan leu entered circulation, linking the anniversary to Moldova’s EU integration and the modernization of its payments infrastructure. It described 2025 as a decisive year for the financial and banking system, citing Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as a historic step that connects the national economy to European Union operational standards and enables faster, secure and transparent cross-border transfers across Europe for citizens and companies. The message also pointed to the development of the MIA Instant Payments system, which it said has made domestic payments quicker and available at any time, expanding access to modern payment solutions nationally as well as at European level. It framed the currency’s evolution from the first banknotes to today’s digital economy as evidence of progress towards a financial system compatible with a European economy, and expressed gratitude to central bank staff and public and private sector partners involved in strengthening the currency and upgrading the payments infrastructure.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-11-29
National Bank of Moldova highlights Moldova’s 2025 accession to SEPA and MIA instant payments on the 32nd anniversary of the Moldovan leu
The National Bank of Moldova marked 32 years of the Moldovan leu, highlighting its EU integration and payments infrastructure modernization. Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) was noted as a historic step, enhancing cross-border transfers. The development of the MIA Instant Payments system was also emphasized for improving domestic and European payment solutions.