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

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Press Releases

Here you can access our press releases, with updates and information on the APB’s activity and initiatives.

11^th Sep, 2026

Issue No. 138 of InforBanca Now Available

A new edition of InforBanca magazine has just been published online

8^th Sep, 2026

APB launches the second phase of the “Don’t fall for fraud” campaign

A year after the initiative was launched, Arnaldo is back to warn consumers about fraudulent calls, text messages, emails, payment references and QR codes.

17^th Jul, 2026

EBF calls for quick solutions to close Europe’s Investment Gap

Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The European Banking Federation (EBF) welcomes the European Commission’s bank competitiveness report and calls on EU policymakers for an ambitious banking package, emphasising the need for speed. The Commission has identified the right challenges and proposes a clear direction for the way forward. The next step is to translate this momentum into concrete actions that help unlock investment and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Europe’s banks stand ready to play a greater role.

7^th May, 2026

Issue No. 137 of InforBanca Now Available

A new edition of InforBanca magazine has just been published online

21^st Jan, 2026

Issue No. 136 of InforBanca Now Available

A new edition of InforBanca magazine has just been published online

6^th Oct, 2025

APB participates in World Investor Week 2025

The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) is once again joining forces with World Investor Week (WIW), a global initiative promoted by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which runs from 6 to 10 October.