Greek bank financing growth slows to 2.4% in September, Bank of Greece says
SPY•Annual growth in bank financing to Greece’s economy slowed to 2.4% in September 2026 from 3.5% in August. Private-sector credit growth eased to 6%, while private-sector deposits rose by EUR 2.79 billion.
1. Credit and deposits
Net monthly financing inflows to the private sector reached EUR 735 million. Business lending growth slowed to 7.8% from 9.6%, despite EUR 549 million in net monthly inflows. Private-sector deposit growth was unchanged at 9.1%; household and private nonprofit deposits rose by EUR 428 million, with annual growth accelerating to 3.9% from 3.5%.
