Salzburgers save more than they used to, but they save differently. Funds, skimming orders or desired savings for the vacation – the savings account is being overtaken more and more. World Savings Day is and will remain an integral part of the banking year.
Sumsi, Sparefroh and Co. have accompanied generations of savers. The children of the past have now grown into adults. More and more often, their money ends up in the savings account instead of in the savings account. Nowadays, people in Salzburg particularly value flexibility when it comes to saving. This is the result of a study by Erste Bank. Quickly transfer a few euros via online banking instead of being tied to checkout times.
According to the study, the people of Salzburg put aside around 341 euros per month in 2021 – mainly in funds and securities, followed by the savings account. The banks are still sticking to World Savings Day. “The days around World Savings Day have changed a lot for us in recent years,” says Christoph Bachleitner from the Raiffeisen Association Salzburg.
Not only the corona pandemic or online banking have changed the banking day and also the way money is handled. “Especially when everything is becoming more digital, it is all the more important to know the right reference and also the value of 100 euros. We will convey this even more strongly in the future. “