Belarus Introduces Currency Changes

• 19.09.2025, 16:05

Details from the banks became known.

Some Belarusian banks have currency changes. "Zerkalo" compiled a selection of innovations.

"Alfa-Bank" has extended the action on the exchange of dollars until September 30. Thus, the rates of purchase and sale of U.S. currency will be the same for some customers. Such an opportunity can be used, for example, by those over 55 years old.

"Belagroprombank" announced that it introduces limits on cash withdrawals from ATMs outside the country using payment services (Samsung Pay, Swoo Pay and others). "Depending on the settings set on the card, the size of the maximum available amount is equal to 500 rubles, 160 dollars or 135 euros," the bank specifies. - To withdraw funds in the amount exceeding the established limit, we recommend to use a bank payment card".

"VTB Bank" from October 15 will reduce the commission for crediting dollars to current accounts from other banks. "The size of commissions for crediting money in Belarusian rubles and other foreign currencies to current accounts remains unchanged," specifies the financial institution. - The bank also significantly reduces the commission for replenishment of current accounts of individuals in U.S. dollars in cash.

Also, "VTB Bank" stopped concluding new contracts for opening settlement accounts in euros from September 10. "The decision concerns including accounts, access to which was provided through the use of bank payment cards "Compliment Gold" "Forsage World" "Payment Signature Privilege Light" "Payment Infinite Privilege Light" and "Payment Gold", - the bank explains. - The changes apply only to new contracts. Existing customer accounts will continue to function in the same manner".