Update to Discount Window Facility pricing – Market Notice 27 March 2026
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Bank of England relates to changes in the pricing and operation of the Discount Window Facility, which is a key liquidity management tool for banks and other financial institutions. The changes impact prudential requirements, operational resilience, and reporting obligations for affected firms.
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What the BoE said
The Bank is today announcing a simplification and reduction in the Discount Window Facility (DWF) pricing, as part of its previously announced review of the DWF.
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Context
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This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements, Operational Resilience / Outsourcing, Reporting & Disclosure and Banking & Credit.