Banks continue to operate and carry out due diligence of their clients exclusively within the framework of the law.
The National Bank denies the requirement for banks to block cards or accounts for frequent cash withdrawals.
This is stated on its official Facebook page.
According to the NBU, some media and Telegram channels spread false information that Ukrainians could have their bank accounts blocked for frequent cash withdrawals. Namely, due to more than three times a month, especially in large amounts, and for frequent use of cash loans.
“We note that this information is not true!”, the statement says.
The NBU added that the media refer to “recommendations of the National Bank of Ukraine to strengthen financial monitoring in Ukraine”, without specifying specific documents. However, according to them, there are no requirements in any official documents to block accounts for conducting such transactions.
“Banks, payment and financial institutions continue to operate and conduct due diligence on their clients exclusively within the framework of the legislation on financial monitoring, using a risk-oriented approach,” the NBU concluded.
They also emphasized that one should trust only verified information from official sources of the National Bank and not take seriously fake news.
Recall that from December 23 to 27, the National Bank sold $1.625 billion in order to support the national currency exchange rate on the interbank market and prevent a fall.
