FIDELIS state bonds to offer up to 7.50% interest in September

The Romanian Ministry of Finance has announced the ninth edition of the FIDELIS state bond program, scheduled to run from September 4 to September 11, 2026. The program offers tax-free interest rates for resident and non-resident individuals over the age of 18.

For bonds denominated in lei, interest rates range from 6.30% for a 2-year maturity to 7.50% for a 10-year maturity. For bonds denominated in euro, rates range from 4.00% for a 3-year maturity to 6.30% for a 10-year maturity.

A special tranche is available for blood donors who can provide proof of donation starting from April 1, 2026. These investors benefit from higher interest rates—7.30% for 2-year lei bonds and 5.00% for 3-year euro bonds—as well as significantly lower minimum subscription thresholds. For lei bonds, the minimum investment for donors is 500 lei, compared to the standard 5,000 lei. For euro bonds, the minimum is 100 euro, compared to the standard 1,000 euro.

Subscriptions can be made through partner banks and brokers, including Banca Transilvania, BCR, BRD, UniCredit Bank, and TradeVille, with the securities listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.