The Association
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) represents the banking sector in Portugal, by promoting the development, trust and integrity of the financial system. Learn more about our work in building a stronger and more transparent financial sector, supporting families and businesses, and promoting the country's economic and social development.

The Association

Who We Are

What We Do

Members
Topics
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.

Topics

Sustainability

Consumer Protection

Digitalisation and Payments

Cibersecurity

Digital Euro

Tax

Financial Markets

Prevention of Money Laundering

Data Protection

Supervision and Regulation

Position Papers
Banking Customer
Find out essential information about the banking services available, and also about preventing and managing defaults, support measures, online security and business-specific solutions.

Banking Customer

Banking Services

Arrears Prevention and Management

Support Measures

Online Security

Corporate
Financial Education
Learn about initiatives to promote financial literacy, with programmes for different audiences such as students, seniors, the general public and journalists, including innovative projects such as the European Money Quiz and the Saber de Contas portal.

Financial Education

The Project

Campaign “Don’t fall for fraud”

Saber de Contas Website

European Money Quiz

No Banco da Minha Escola

Digital Literacy Program

Training for Journalists

Other Initiatives
Publications
Detailed data and analysis on the banking sector in Portugal, especially on APB members, providing a complete and up-to-date view of their activity and performance.

Publications

The Sector in Figures

Banking Sector Indicators

Banking Sector at a Glance

Banking Sector Overview

Analysis of Banking Activity

Statistical Bulletin

Statistics

Human Resources and Branches
Media
Our Media area provides press releases, presentations, news and relevant events about APB’s activities. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and our media presence.

Media

Press Releases

Presentations

Events

Multimedia

Multimedia

Discover APB audiovisual content with an educational component about banking services.

23^rd Mar, 2022

How to use MB NET?

Descubra como funciona o MB NET e como pode criar cartões de crédito virtuais para pagar as suas compras online de forma simples e segura.

Multimedia

How to use MB NET?

See also

What precautions should I take when I am online?

What types of fraud can exist when using my online banking?

How to open an online bank account?