The forecast for the use of Mir payment system cards abroad is still negative. The unpleasant situation experienced in Armenian banks may be repeated in other countries. This opinion was expressed by Timur Aitov, chairman of the financial security commission of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, in a conversation with socialbites.ca, commenting on reports that bank cards of the Russian payment system can be used. As of March 30, ATMs of most banks in Armenia stop working.
“It is difficult to say for sure in which country the restrictions will apply; The difficult decision to refuse to work with Mir depends on many factors, especially geopolitics. “Russians know ways to get around the bans: Some have already received bank cards from friendly countries, while others use the services of service providers who set up terminals in places visited by our tourists in bulk, such as airports, train stations and large hotels,” he said. recorded.
The expert explained that these terminals work directly with Russian banks that accept cards. According to him, Russian banks have representative offices in foreign countries. The expert stated that these branches work with Mir system cards and will continue to serve them.
“For Russian Mir card holders, difficulties may arise not only in payments but also in cross-border transfers. Foreign banks themselves are also a very vulnerable party in terms of sanctions. Banks always hedge their bets and generally do not want to take risks. First of all, of course, legal entities suffer and are already suffering from this. Although “legal experts” were offered various tools to circumvent sanctions, including the use of crypto tools, Aitov concluded.
About restrictions on the use of Mir cards in Armenia as of Tuesday, March 30 reported RBC. In the press service of the National Payment Card System stated TASS said that the Mir payment system does not limit work with Armenian banks.
Previously Aitov guess Revision of agreements regarding the acceptance of Mir cards abroad due to sanctions.