National Bank of Serbia extends measures for additional exchange market stability by another 30 days

To preserve the stability of the exchange market and ensure continued supply of foreign cash to citizens, the NBS has extended the application of the measure relating to the deadline for the return of cash to banks by the public postal operator and authorized exchange dealers, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced.

– On December 9, 2025, the NBS adopted a decision which, due to a temporarily increased demand for foreign cash, enabled the public postal operator and authorized exchange dealers to return foreign cash purchased from banks within a period of 30 days, instead within seven days as previously defined. The measure applied until January 10, 2026. Given that the measure has produced the desired results in terms of facilitating the channel of banks’ supply of foreign cash to authorized exchange dealers, on January 8, 2026, the NBS adopted a decision to extend the measure for additional 30 days. This decision, amending the regulation defining the terms and manner of performing exchange operations, was adopted solely as a precaution, to ensure that positive trends in the exchange market continue into early 2026 – the NBS says.

The central bank reiterates that the Serbian exchange market is fully stable, that foreign cash supply and demand are balanced, and that commercial banks and authorized exchange dealers are supplied with cash in sufficient quantities to meet all the needs of the domestic market.

– The NBS, as the regulator and supervisor of the exchange market, continues to carefully monitor and analyze all trends. Exercising a responsible approach, it will not allow the emergence of any non-market or artificial disturbances in the area of exchange operations. All market participants are aware of the need to continue behaving responsibly, adhering to all regulations and market principles. As it has for over 13 years, the NBS will continue to safeguard financial stability for the benefit of our citizens and businesses – the announcement emphasizes.

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