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ECB will take on costs of creating and operating the digital euro

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Briefings

The European Central Bank (BCE) and national central banks will assume costs for the euro digital infrastructure, with no fees charged to users. A pilot program involving nine banks is currently under legislative review, aiming to limit individual cash holdings to 3,000 euros to ensure financial stability. The BCE projects a potential deposit inflow of 127 million euros by 2034, which would prevent any net liquid outflow despite the system's design. Experts note that while the euro digital is not an investment product, it will not generate interest, and users must link their euros to commercial bank accounts to access funds exceeding the digital limit.

Key points

• The European Central Bank (BCE) and national central banks will assume operational costs for the euro digital infrastructure without charging users fees.
• A pilot program involving nine banks is currently under legislative review to test the system's stability under various cash holding limits.

Context

The euro digital is a payment system, not an investment product, designed to be sustainable. Negotiations are ongoing, with the European Council urging completion by year-end. The pilot aims to balance liquidity and prevent excessive cash accumulation.

Limitations

Evidence covers the BCE's stance and pilot program details but lacks data on actual implementation outcomes, user adoption rates, or long-term economic impacts beyond the 2025 bank balance analysis.

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