Ukrainians who actively use the state support program for domestic producers are faced with a temporary pause in payments.

The traditional accrual of funds at the end of the month for the previous period will not take place in January, which is due to the specifics of the budget regulations at the beginning of the year.

When to expect money: double payment schedule A similar situation was observed in December 2025. However, there is no reason to worry - the funds have been reserved and will definitely go to citizens’ accounts.

The reason is said to be the peculiarities of the budget process during the transition period.

Regarding the timing of payments, the government explained that program participants should receive total compensation for two months (December and January) at the end of February 2026.

As before, 10% of the cost of Ukrainian goods is subject to return, but not more than 3,000 UAH per month.

You can control the status of your account and the amount of accumulated cashback in real time through the Diya mobile application..

The government is preparing to update the conditions of the National Cashback to make the program a more effective tool for supporting the economy. It is planned to move away from the fixed rate of 10% and introduce a flexible system depending on the product category.

The new approach will be based on the level of competition with imports:.

More than 10% cashback: will be awarded for the purchase of products that face severe pressure from foreign brands. This should stimulate demand for critically important domestic analogues.

Less than 10% cashback:

will be established for product groups where the positions of Ukrainian manufacturers are stable and imports do not constitute significant competition.

Such changes will make it possible to more accurately direct government resources to support vulnerable sectors of Ukrainian industry..

It was previously reported that money received under the state programs “National Cashback” and “Winter Support” can be used in the Novus network, in Chernivtsi Liga Prim stores, as well as for online purchases on the Rozetka marketplace.