The National Bank of Moldova published September 2025 statistics on newly attracted term deposits and the interest rates applied by banks, showing total new term deposit volumes increased to MDL 4,546.3 million, up 6.2% from August, as leu-denominated inflows grew while foreign currency deposits declined. Deposits in national currency accounted for 74.9% of the total at MDL 3,404.3 million (+10.0% month on month), while foreign currency deposits totalled MDL 1,142.0 million (-3.8%). The average nominal rate on new leu deposits rose 0.20 percentage points to 5.12% and the foreign currency rate increased 0.01 percentage points to 1.38%. Deposits with maturities of two to five years represented 57.0% of new term deposits and those with maturities of six to 12 months 24.5%. Households placed MDL 3,306.9 million (+0.1%) and corporates MDL 1,236.1 million (+26.7%); compared with September 2024, households’ leu deposits increased 60.1% and corporates’ leu deposits were 3.3 times higher, while corporates’ foreign currency deposits were 32.4% lower.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-10-20
National Bank of Moldova publishes September 2025 data showing new term deposits rose 6.2% to MDL 4,546.3 million
The National Bank of Moldova reported a 6.2% increase in new term deposit volumes for September 2025, totaling MDL 4,546.3 million, driven by a rise in leu-denominated deposits. National currency deposits accounted for 74.9% of the total, with an average nominal rate increase to 5.12%, while foreign currency deposits decreased by 3.8% with a rate of 1.38%. Households and corporates contributed significantly, with notable year-on-year growth in leu deposits for both sectors.