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Romania retains the leu while linking domestic accounts to instant payments and European euro flows. Cards and mobile banking serve merchant checkout alongside bank transfers in an EU economy of approximately 19 million residents, with GDP per capita close to US$22,500 in 2025.
Population
19MGDP
$429BGDP per Capita
$23KGDP Growth
0.7%Cash in Romania
Romania remains cash-oriented as debit and credit card use increases. Urban acceptance offers choice, while leu notes continue to play an important role for daily spending; growing mobile banking coexists with a strong cash habit.
ATMs (PER 100K)
69.3BANKS (PER 100K)
19.4DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
1.6CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.2Payment Methods
Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026
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Compliance
Regulator
National Bank of Romania







