Journal of Banking & Finance Citation Rate 2026
0378-4266
eISSN 1872-6372
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Banking & Finance
Journal of Banking & Finance (JBF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Banking stability, regulation, efficiency and Corporate Finance and Governance, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-4266 (e-ISSN 1872-6372). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.98 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3120 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Journal of Banking & Finance Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Banking & Finance has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.98, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Banking stability, regulation, efficiency research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Banking & Finance operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Banking & Finance should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Banking & Finance against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Banking & Finance
- Budget $3120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance, Credit Risk and Financial Regulations. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-4266 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6372 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Banking & Finance is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3120.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Banking & Finance is classified under Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance, Credit Risk and Financial Regulations and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies.
Journal of Banking & Finance is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.976.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.976 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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