The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) launched a national awareness campaign, alerting citizens to the main risks of payment fraud .
In the first half of 2025, the Portuguese banking sector continued on a solid growth path, both in lending and in deposit activity. Solvency and liquidity ratios also remained at historically elevated levels.
Get an overview of the main indicators of the Portuguese banking sector regarding its performance and its importance in supporting the economy, particularly in terms of size, credit, deposits, interest rates, liquidity, profitability, solvency and asset quality.
Get a comprehensive overview of the key areas that shape the banking sector, such as supervision, regulation, financial markets, and payments, among other key issues for the development of the financial system.
Saber de Contas is a financial literacy website developed by the APB that will help you better understand some banking and financial topics related to family budget management, credit, savings, investment, payments, and online security.
The IFB carries out training focused on the profiles and skills needed to perform banking roles, with a range that seeks to respond to both ongoing and emerging challenges in the financial sector.
The 28 members constitute more than 90% of the assets of the Portuguese banking system.