Bank of Finland

The Bank of Finland is the national monetary authority and central bank of Finland. It is also a part of the Eurosystem, which is responsible for monetary policy and other central bank tasks in the euro area. The Eurosystem administers use of the world’s second largest currency – the euro.

The primary objective of the Eurosystem and the Bank of Finland is price stability, which means making sure that inflation remains low. In addition to monetary policy, the Bank’s core tasks cover financial stability, financial statistics, banking operations and cash supply.

Board

The Bank’s executive is its Board, which is currently composed of three members.

Careers

The Bank of Finland is a stable and responsible employer that offers wide-ranging and challenging positions of importance to society.

Climate measures

Through its actions and research, the Bank of Finland is committed to working for the benefit of climate and nature.

Securing stability using high-quality data and research.

In this age of fake news and disinformation, we at the Bank of Finland proudly focus on producing high-quality data and research on the economy and analysing such information. Our aim is that the Bank and our stakeholders who use this information will be able to make better informed decisions for the benefit of society.

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Bank of Finland's balance sheet

Bank of Finland Museum and Financial Literacy Centre

Bank of Finland's blogs

Frequently asked questions

Does the Bank of Finland exchange foreign currency?

Does the Bank of Finland exchange foreign currency?

The Bank of Finland does not exchange foreign currency. The Bank’s Customer Service Office in Helsinki converted markka banknotes and coins into euro until 29 February 2012. Foreign currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change or banks.
Can foreign nationals open bank accounts with the Bank of Finland?

Can foreign nationals open bank accounts with the Bank of Finland?

The Bank of Finland is not an ordinary bank; it is the country's central bank and monetary authority. It does not provide usual banking services to companies or private individuals. For opening a bank account, it is advisable to turn directly to banks.