The Central Bank plans to oblige large trading companies to accept payments through the Fast Payment System (FPS) and digital rubles. According to this Interfax The regulator, citing sources, has prepared appropriate amendments to the law on the protection of consumer rights.
According to the news agency, it is initially proposed to extend the mandatory acceptance requirement of the SBP to sellers with annual revenues above 30 million rubles, starting from October 1, 2024. Such an obligation is imposed on the SBP starting from October 1, 2025 for persons whose income exceeds 20 million rubles.
As for digital rubles, their adoption will become mandatory for companies with revenues of 30 million rubles or more. From October 1, 2026 and for more than 20 million rubles. – From October 1, 2027. The only exception will be retail establishments with an annual turnover of less than 5 million rubles. — They will also be exempt from accepting “Peace” cards.
“Transaction volume at SBP increased to 31 trillion rubles in 2023, more than doubling the 2022 figures. “The number of transactions reached 7 billion,” the Central Bank said, adding that the increase in the popularity of the system was facilitated by the introduction of cash refunds.
According to the regulator, the mandatory transition to SBP and digital ruble will improve competition and accessibility of payment services, as well as reduce operating costs due to lower purchase commissions.
At the beginning of February it became known how many Russians there were. Entertainment bank cards.
Previously at NSPK commented New US sanctions.