Status
NONE
Program Snapshot
Current status fields and timeline data from the profile record.
Type
RETAIL
Program classification
Wallets
Not listed
Annual Volume
Not listed
Status and Timeline
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | 2016-01-01 |
| Pilot start | Not listed |
| Launch | Not listed |
| Last verified | 2026-03-28 |
Availability
- Retail
- none
- Wholesale
- none
Central Bank
Norges Bank
Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Retail |
| Architecture | two-tier |
| Access model | account based |
| Technology base | dlt |
| Legal tender | none |
Capabilities
offline payments: No
programmability: No
cross border: No
interest bearing: No
transaction limits: No
Cross-Border Projects
No cross-border project entries are listed for this profile.
Recent Updates
According to Norges Bank, the Digital Krone project concluded Phase 5 in March 2026 with a definitive decision that introducing a central bank digital currency is currently not warranted. Governor Ida Wolden Bache announced on 10 December 2025 that Norges Bank will be ready to introduce a CBDC if it becomes necessary to maintain payment system efficiency. The exploration work was part of Norges Bank's strategy for 2023-2025, with four reports published 24 March 2026: Norges Bank Papers 1/2026 (final Phase 5 report), 2/2026 (Digital Euro impact assessment), 3/2026 (experimental testing), and Staff Memo 1/2026 (tokenized deposits and wholesale CBDC). Both retail and wholesale CBDC were assessed during Phase 5, with DLT platforms tested. Norges Bank will continue to explore tokenisation and different forms of CBDC through experimental technology testing in collaboration with other payment system participants.
Updated: Mar 28, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Norway have a CBDC?
According to listed sources, Norway is developing Norway Digital Krone, currently in none phase.
What is the current status of Norway's CBDC?
Norway Digital Krone is in none phase as of 2026-03-28.
When did Norway start CBDC pilot activity?
No pilot start date is listed for this program.
How many users or wallets are reported for Norway's CBDC?
Wallet metrics are not listed in the current dataset.
Is Norway's CBDC retail, wholesale, or hybrid?
Norway Digital Krone is categorized as retail.
Which institution manages Norway Digital Krone?
Norway Digital Krone is managed by Norges Bank.
Related CBDCs
Sources
Sources
Last verified: 2026-03-28
Norges Bank
central bank
Exploration of central bank digital currency - Norges Bank News
central bank
Central bank digital currency - final report for project Phase 5
central bank