As at 31 December 2007, the Bank had a subscribed capital of 3 303 million euros shared between 40 member states. The CEB's capital has been increased regularly since its inception in 1956 in order to sustain the development of its activity while at the same time preserving its financial soundness. The latest capital increase, the fifth, was approved in November 1999 and closed in September 2001.

Moreover, at 31 December 2007, the Bank had reserves totalling almost 1 490 million euros after allocation of results.

In all, the Bank's own funds stand at 4.8 billion euros, including shareholders’ equity amounting to 1 821 million euros.