European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro.

Paula Soler   Euronews25 September 2025
Most Europeans expect the upcoming digital euro to be secure, easy to use, and free of charge, according to a new survey by the European Consumers Organization (BEUC). The poll surveyed over 10,000 consumers across 10 eurozone countries.

Policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by 2029.