China Triples e-CNY Bank Network From 10 to 30 in 2026

The People’s Bank of China said on Aug. 17, 2026 that the bank-class e-CNY operator network “已扩容至30家” after adding eight banks (PBOC). Earlier in 2026, on Apr. 2, the network rose to 22 from 10 (SCIO). The acceleration landed in the first year after e-CNY moved toward deposit money that can bear interest on Jan. 1, 2026 (State Council). The eight lenders are now designated operating institutions. This count tracks operators, not users, balances or transaction volumes.

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MetricCurrentPreviousChangePeriodAs ofSourcePBOC statement on total number of bank-class digital RMB (e-CNY) operating institutions“数字人民币业务运营机构已扩容至30家” (network expanded to 30 institutions).——As of PBOC announcement2026-08-17People's Bank of China – official announcement (中国人民银行官网)PBOC statement after April 2, 2026 expansion (bank-class e-CNY operators)“数字人民币业务运营机构扩容至22家” (network expanded to 22 institutions).“此前……共10家” (previously there were 10 designated operators).—After PBOC announcement on Apr. 2, 20262026-04-02Sina Finance (reporting PBOC announcement)PBOC / State announcement on e-CNY accounting and interest treatment (policy change)"The upgraded framework for digital yuan management will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, moving the e-CNY beyond a cash-like instrument toward a form of digital deposit money."——Policy effective date2026-01-01 (announced 2025-12-29)The State Council (english.www.gov.cn) summarizing PBOC policy

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