Národná Banka Slovenská

The primary activity of the Národná banka Slovenska (National Bank of Slovakia, NBS) is that of the central bank of Slovakia. It is responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising the financial market, managing financial stability, issuing and controlling banknotes and coins, as well as managing payment systems and producing economic and financial statistics.

The main "products" or services offered by the NBS are :

• The definition and implementation of national monetary policy within the framework of the Eurosystem.
• The supervision and regulation of financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, pension funds, etc.).
• The management of financial stability and the prevention of systemic risks.
• The issuance, control and exchange of euro banknotes and coins.
• The management and oversight of payment systems and payment instruments (SEPA, bank cards, etc.).
• The publication of economic and financial statistics, analyses and reports on the Slovak economy.
• Economic research activities and support for financial education.

The target market of the NBS is the entire Slovak economy, including financial institutions, businesses, households, public authorities and, more broadly, all Slovak citizens. It also addresses European actors through its participation in the Eurosystem and the European Central Bank.