Banks in several Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries have begun… (банк · наличный · комиссия)
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 (3 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