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ECB Euro Backstop Attracts 30+ Central Banks
Over 30 central banks now seek ECB's euro liquidity backstop to prevent market disruptions.
In brief
Over 30 central banks now seek ECB's euro liquidity backstop to prevent market disruptions. More than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the European Central Bank's expanded euro liquidity backstop to keep funding strains from disrupting euro-area markets. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Euro liquidity backstop expansion
More than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the European Central Bank’s expanded euro liquidity backstop to keep funding strains abroad from disrupting euro-area markets and monetary policy.
First foreign central banks onboarded
The Eurosystem completed onboarding for its first foreign central banks in early October. Those institutions can begin drawing on the facility during the fourth quarter of 2026.
€50 billion per line limit
Each participating central bank’s line is capped at €50 billion. Borrowing costs are tied to the ECB’s main refinancing operations rate, plus a spread set by its Governing Council.
Collateral requirements
Borrowers must pledge high-quality assets denominated in euros. Loans mature in one day to one week, with extensions allowed.
In short
More than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the European Central Bank's expanded euro liquidity backstop to keep funding strains from disrupting euro-area markets.
