Banks in several Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries have begun…
Banks in several Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries have begun imposing fees for accepting Russian rubles, particularly for cash deposits by non-residents. Some Armenian banks have stopped accepting rubles altogether, while others continue with wire transfers on previous terms.
Consensus
- Banks in several EAEU countries began tightening conditions for depositing Russian rubles in June.
- At least eight Belarusian banks introduced a commission of 2-5% for cash deposits of rubles by non-residents.
- The Kazakhstani bank 'CenterCredit' (BCK) imposed a 5% fee for accepting rubles through cash registers, terminals and ATMs.
- Some Armenian banks have suspended operations with Russian rubles in cash.
- Wire transfers in rubles continue under previous conditions.
Points of divergence
- The Kirghiz bank 'Eco-Islamic Bank' set a commission of 5% for similar operations. — vesti
- Some Armenian banks have completely stopped accepting Russian rubles, while others continue with wire transfers on previous terms. — vm
- The Kirghiz bank 'Eco-Islamic Bank' imposed a 5% commission for ruble deposits via SWIFT transfers. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- Banks in EAEU countries increased fees for cash ruble deposits — Вести
- Banks in the Eurasian Economic Union began restricting cash ruble deposits — Вечерняя Москва
- Banks in countries bordering Russia charge fees for accepting cash rubles — Коммерсантъ
- RBC: Banks of the EAEU began charging fees for accepting cash rubles — Москва 24
Key entities
- EAEU
- RBC
- Belarus
- Alpha-Bank
- Armenia
- Belarusbank
- BNB Bank
- MTBank
- Sberbank
- Moscow
- Russia
- TASS
- Alexander Manzuk
- Bank
- Technobank