The EuroSteps Walking Challenge begins on 1 April - Steps to master your money

1 April 2026

The EuroSteps Walking Challenge starts today, 1 April: it is a competition launched by the European Central Bank in collaboration with 15 other European Union national central banks of the, based on joining together physical wellbeing and financial literacy.

From 1 to 30 April, participants using the Walk 15 app and joining the EuroSteps Challenge can automatically track their daily steps in a competition between countries and with themselves, while receiving notifications and tips to make more informed economic and financial decisions each day.

The ten most active participants will receive a prize, including an Interrail Pass for two people, valid for four days, a Bembel (a traditional Frankfurt jug), or a gift bag with ECB-branded items. Watch the video below for instructions.

Terms and conditions and the privacy notice are available on the BCE website.