Wildberries, Ozon to Accept Digital Rubles from Sept 1
Wildberries and Ozon will begin accepting payments in digital rubles starting September 1, allowing users to open digital wallets through banking apps and pay for goods online. The rollout will initially be in a test phase for Ozon, with full implementation planned gradually.
Consensus
- Wildberries and Ozon will start accepting payments in digital rubles from September 1.
- Users will be able to open digital wallets through banking apps starting September 1.
- The digital ruble will be accepted in online purchases via marketplaces.
- Ozon will begin with a test phase and gradually expand the feature to all customers.
- Both companies are acting in accordance with Central Bank requirements and existing regulations.
- Large retail networks with annual revenue over 120 million rubles must start accepting digital rubles from September.
- The Central Bank has enabled online payment using digital rubles.
- All systemically important banks are ready for digital ruble implementation from early autumn.
- Operations with digital rubles will be free for individuals starting September 1.
Points of divergence
- The Central Bank plans to introduce a monthly limit of 300,000 rubles for topping up digital wallets. — vm
- The Central Bank has stated that the obligation to accept digital rubles will eventually extend to smaller sellers. — vesti
- The Central Bank stated that fees for legal entities using digital rubles will be minimal compared to current banking tariffs. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Wildberries and Ozon will launch payment in digital rubles — Коммерсантъ
- Payment on Ozon and Wildberries with digital rubles from September 1 — Вести
- RIA: Wildberries and Ozon will launch payment in digital rubles starting September 1 — Вечерняя Москва
- Wildberries and Ozon will launch payment in digital rubles starting September 1 — Москва 24