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In August 2024, drawdowns of student loans totalled EUR 165 million – almost the same as in the corresponding month last year. At the beginning of August, the amount of student loan available for drawdown per month was raised by up to 30%. In August 2024, the stock of student loans (EUR 6.3 billion) was the largest ever.
In the first half of 2024, households drew down a comparable amount of vehicle loans as a year earlier. At the same time, households drew down less unsecured consumer credit than before. The group of OFIs monitored by the Bank of Finland has contracted in 2024.
The aggregate value of contactless payments made in the second quarter of 2024 was EUR 6.8 billion, 18% more than in the corresponding period a year earlier. In the second quarter, a total of 402 million card payments were made using the contactless feature, 10% more than in the second quarter of 2023.
Where can I find exchange rates?
Where can I find exchange rates?
Euro exchange rates published by the European Central Bank are provided on the Bank of Finland's website.
