Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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We are looking at the idea of a digital pound for the UK for the future. We have not yet made a decision to issue one, but if we did you wouldn't earn any interest.

This is part of a series of short videos answering questions you may have.
See the full series at: b-o-e.uk/videos.

You can also find out more on our website: bankofengland.co.uk/the-digital-pound