Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)
Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) is Austria's central bank and the primary source of Austrian payment statistics, reporting that about 84.9% of card transactions in 2025 used debit cards.
Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) operates in the Austrian Financial Regulation & Statistics segment.
Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB): Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Central Bank
- Alternate Name
- Austrian National Bank
- Founded
- 1816
- Country
- Austria (Eurosystem)
- Debit Share of Card Payments
- ~84.9% (2025)
- Delayed-Debit Share
- ~11.2% (2025)
- Credit-Function Share
- ~3.6% (2025)
- Official Website
- oenb.at
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) compares
The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) is NOT a consumer bank and does not issue cards or accounts to the public. The OeNB is Austria's central bank within the Eurosystem, distinct from the FMA, which is the financial-market supervisory authority.
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Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB): Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)?
The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) is Austria's central bank and a member of the Eurosystem. The OeNB publishes Austria's official payment statistics and does not issue cards or accounts to consumers.
What does OeNB data say about Austrian card use?
OeNB data shows Austria is a debit-first market: about 84.9% of card transactions in 2025 used debit cards, 11.2% delayed-debit, and only 3.6% true credit-function cards.
Is the OeNB the same as the FMA?
The OeNB is not the same as the FMA. The OeNB is the central bank, while the FMA is Austria's financial-market supervisory authority; the two cooperate on financial stability.
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