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Scope
Data presentation - Summary description

The PSN dataset contains information on:

  • number of participants in T2
  • number of participants in payment systems (retail and large-value payment systems other than T2)
Statistical population
Methodological information
Time period

Annual data since 2000 to ongoing (annual frequency not available for all series)

Semi-annual data since 2022 to ongoing

Frequency of data collection

Semi-annual

Statistical concepts and definitions

For information about the naming convention (series key dimensions and metadata), refer to the PSN underlying DSD (ECB_PAY13) maintained by the ECB.

Statistical processing
Data validation

Structured Feedback Reports and confirmation of data by NCBs

Administrative Information
Title

PSN – Number of participants in payments system

Data source

National Central Banks in the European Union

Contact organisation

DG-S Financial Statistics (MOE/FINS)

Quality
Quality management

Logical and plausibility checking

Timeliness

Data are published 7 months after the reference period for semi-annual data.

Dissemination
Technical Information
Catalog

Download the series catalogue containing a full list of series and associated metadata of the dataset PSN in CSV format (zipped)

Dataset last update
29 January 2026 10:00 CET
Miscellaneous
Metadata last update
25 March 2026 16:26 CET