波黑电子银行用户超177万,数字交易量两年增长超35%

Group 1 - The number of internet and mobile banking users in Bosnia has exceeded 1.77 million, with digital transaction volume growing over 35% in the past two years, indicating increasing public acceptance and trust in online financial services [1] - There are 22 banks in Bosnia providing electronic banking services, covering a total of 1.77 million entities, including 136,100 legal entities and 1,634,100 natural persons [1] - The Central Bank of Bosnia views the development of online and mobile banking as a crucial part of modernizing the payment system and digitizing the financial sector, with plans to implement an instant payment system for faster and more efficient electronic transactions [1] Group 2 - A strategic focus for the Central Bank of Bosnia is to integrate Bosnia into the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), which involves aligning legislative frameworks with European standards and training relevant participants on SEPA rules [2] - Currently, 44% of payment instructions are initiated electronically, while 56% are still conducted physically, despite electronic transactions accounting for 55% of total transaction value [2] - The Central Bank will continue to drive the development of the digital financial ecosystem, focusing on enhancing payment infrastructure, aligning with European standards, and promoting financial and digital literacy [2]