The National Bank of Serbia published second-quarter 2026 statistics showing continued growth in its NBS IPS instant payment system. The system processed 34.5 million transactions, up 30.7% from the same quarter of 2025, while their total value rose 32.3% to RSD 442.0 billion. Average daily volume reached 378,672 payments, 89,000 more than a year earlier, and the average transaction value was RSD 12,825. A record 609,155 instant payments were processed on May 15. The system supports payments at physical and online merchants, government fee payments through QR codes and account-to-account transfers using registered mobile phone numbers.
2026-09-03National Bank of Serbia
National Bank of Serbia reports 30.7% rise in instant payments to 34.5 million in the second quarter
The National Bank of Serbia reported that its instant payment system processed 34.5 million transactions in the second quarter of 2026, up 30.7% year over year. Transaction value increased 32.3% to RSD 442.0 billion, while daily payments reached a record 609,155 on May 15.