Romania: Three in ten Romanians above 15 have no bank account

January 19, 2026

Three in ten Romanians above 15 have no bank account
Jan 19, 2026

Three in ten Romanians above 15 have no bank account .

The share of Romanians above 15 years old with a bank account is 71% compared to the 94% average in the European Union, according to Ziarul Financiar, citing data from the financial stability report compiled by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). The households' indebtedness is also among the (…)

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