The Bank of Portugal has maintained the countercyclical capital buffer rate at 0.75% of total risk exposure, effective April 1, 2026. The quarterly decision continues the rate in force since January 2026. The buffer applies to all credit institutions headquartered in Portugal with credit exposures to the domestic private non-financial sector. The Board of Directors adopted the decision after consulting the National Council of Financial Supervisors.
Bank of Portugal maintains countercyclical capital buffer at 0.75% from April 2026
The Bank of Portugal has maintained the countercyclical capital buffer at 0.75% of total risk exposure from April 1, 2026, continuing the rate in force since January. It applies to Portugal-headquartered credit institutions with exposures to the domestic private non-financial sector.