Central bank digital currency
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital form of central bank money denominated in the official unit of account for general purpose users. There is an ongoing project in Norges Bank to assess whether a CBDC should be introduced in Norway.
What is central bank digital currency?
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is, simply put, a digital version of cash.
Norges Bank’s CBDC work
The investigation into CBDCs has been ongoing since 2016. Here, you will find information about the investigative work and links to reports and blogs the Bank has published.
This is why Norges Bank is investigating a CBDC
We work to ensure that the Norwegian payment system remains secure and efficient also in the future.
Frequently asked questions about CBDC
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about central bank digital currency.
Cooperation with other participants
Norges Bank cooperates with a number of Norwegian and international institutions and firms in investigating CBDCs and experimenting with technical solutions.