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Scope
Data presentation - Summary description

The PSN dataset currently contains information on:

  • Statistics on the number of participants in TARGET2
  • Statistics on the number of participants in payment systems (other than TARGET2)
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
23 July 2025 10:17 CEST
Miscellaneous
Metadata last update
23 July 2025 10:42 CEST