Settlements abroad with bank cards: what Ukrainians need to know

21 August 2022, 13:06 | Economy
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At this time, since martial law is in Ukraine, there are restrictions for Ukrainians on withdrawing funds from their bank accounts abroad. FinCult writes about it.

The message reads: “The payment card is convenient to use while traveling. If you plan to travel abroad, it is better to credit hryvnia in cash in Ukraine to your card account in advance"

It is noted that it does not matter in which currency the account is opened to pay for goods or services. At the same time, currency exchange is carried out automatically with a commission of about 1%. But for withdrawing cash from ATMs abroad, you will have to pay up to 4%.

Current restrictions on payments abroad using cards issued by Ukrainian banks:.

Settlements abroad for the purpose of buying securities, shares, bonds and paying for brokerage services for these transactions, which are carried out using cards issued by Ukrainian banks, are temporarily prohibited.

At the same time, citizens can make payments abroad using hryvnia payment cards within the limit of 100 thousand. UAH in equivalent (for all hryvnia cards of one bank), as well as without restrictions using currency payment cards of Ukrainian banks.



In addition, banks in Ukraine have the right not to apply a monthly limit of 100 thousand. UAH (in equivalent) for settlements abroad using hryvnia payment cards for the purchase of military goods for volunteers - individuals who have provided appropriate confirmation of their activities.

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Recall that the National Bank has reduced injections to strengthen the hryvnia at times. Sale of currency by the regulator decreased by four times.




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