Russian citizens can access transfers to neighboring countries through the fast payment system (FPS). The newspaper writes that especially Tinkoff customers are already able to send money to 50 banks in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. “News”.
It is noted that transactions are carried out in rubles with conversion on the partner’s side. Translation is done at market price.
In addition, other banks are working on the possibility of cross-border transfer via FPS. According to the publication, VTB, Novikombank and Otkritie plan to launch such operations later this year in Belarus, and then in other countries.
In November last year, the Central Bank approved tariffs for its services in the SBP.
The tariff for withdrawing money from a person’s account amounted to six rubles, no additional funds are charged for lending.
Last week reportedA record number of purchases were made in Russia in 2022 via the fast payment system.