2022-12-30
Banco de Portugal issued Instruction No. 20/2022 to publish the maximum interest rates applicable to consumer credit contracts for the first quarter of 2023. The directive mandates compliance with the caps established under Decree-Law No. 133/2009, specifically targeting the Global Effective Annual Percentage Rate (TAEG). This regulatory measure applies to credit institutions and financial companies operating in Portugal to ensure consumer protection and market transparency.