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ECB interest rate decision

ECB deposit facility rate
2.25%
+25 bps
last changed 17 June 2026 · Source: ECB
Main refi
2.40%
Marginal lending
2.65%
€STR
2.19%

The ECB's main policy rate — the deposit facility rate — is 2.25%, last changed on 17 June 2026, when the Governing Council raised it by 25 basis points. The next decision is on 10 September 2026. It is the same rate for all 21 euro-area members — which is why inflation can run from 5%+ in the Baltics to near target in Germany under one policy.

How an ECB rate change spreads

The deposit facility rate is the anchor for what euro-area households and firms actually pay. When the ECB moves, it feeds through — with a lag — to the cost of mortgages, business loans and government borrowing:

ECB deposit facility rate — history
Source: ECB Data Portal (policy rates, €STR) · meeting dates: ECB calendar · live odds via Polymarket (linked, not republished)

Frequently asked questions

What is the current ECB interest rate?
The ECB deposit facility rate — its main policy rate — is 2.25%, last changed on 17 June 2026.
When is the next ECB interest rate decision?
The next ECB Governing Council monetary-policy decision is on 10 September 2026, in 21 days.
What are the ECB's three key interest rates?
Deposit facility rate 2.25%, main refinancing rate 2.40%, and marginal lending facility rate 2.65%.