The National Bank of Serbia and the People’s Bank of China have entered into a second currency swap arrangement that allows exchanges of Serbian dinars and Chinese yuan through bilateral swap transactions between the two central banks. The agreement runs for five years and has a value of CNY 5 billion, or RSD 74 billion, with a current equivalent of about EUR 630 million. Its stated purpose is to support bilateral trade, direct investment and financial stability. The new arrangement is larger than the previous three-year bilateral swap agreement the two central banks signed in June 2016. The National Bank of Serbia said the new deal is more favorable across key elements, including its higher size, longer maturity and usage terms. It was signed by the governors of the two central banks during a high-level Serbian delegation’s visit to China.
National Bank of Serbia2026-05-28
National Bank of Serbia and People’s Bank of China conclude second five year CNY 5 billion currency swap arrangement
The National Bank of Serbia and the People’s Bank of China have entered into a second five-year currency swap arrangement worth CNY 5 billion (RSD 74 billion), equivalent to about EUR 630 million, to support bilateral trade, direct investment and financial stability. The new swap is larger and has longer maturity and more favorable usage terms than the three-year agreement signed in June 2016, and was concluded during a high-level Serbian delegation visit to China.