National Bank of Ukraine

Central Bank of Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine is the central bank of the state, established in 1991 on the basis of the Ukrainian Republican Office of the State Bank of the USSR. Its main mission is to ensure the stability of the monetary unit — the hryvnia, promote price and financial stability, and ensure the effective functioning of the payment system.

1991

The National Bank of Ukraine was established and a two-tier banking system was launched

1996

Ensuring the stability of the monetary unit – the hryvnia – was defined as the main function

2016

An inflation targeting regime and a flexible exchange rate were introduced

2018

A large-scale cleanup of the banking sector from insolvent banks was carried out

2022

Uninterrupted operation of the financial system was ensured under the conditions of a full-scale invasion

2022

A special account was opened to raise funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine

2023

Received the “Central Bank of the Year” award for resilience during the war

2024

The largest package of foreign exchange relaxations for businesses since the beginning of the war was introduced

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Pyshnyi claims that banks accept bail payments for the HACC, but the actual figures indicate otherwise: only 16% of payments have been credited to the court’s accounts

Of the UAH 117. 2 million in bail payments, only UAH 18.9 million was received by the HACC. Lawyers report refusals, returned funds, and blocked accounts.

Politics • October 16, 05:20 PM • 3518 views

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Banks are delaying bail payments to the HACC: how this may be linked to Pyshnyi and NABU

Lawyers report delays and returns of bail payments for the HACC, while the media suggest a possible connection between the problems and the situation surrounding NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi.

Society • October 16, 01:11 PM • 51123 views

The Rada introduced a tax on parcels worth up to €150 — what is changing and what the partners’ money has to do with it

The Rada adopted customs and tax changes: VAT on such parcels will be charged from the first euro. The new rules will take effect no earlier than July 2027.

Society • October 15, 10:14 AM • 30273 views

Exchange rates as of October 15: what happened to the dollar after its historic high

As of October 15, the NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 9801 and the euro at UAH 50.3453. The hryvnia strengthened by 10 and 9 kopecks, respectively.

Economy • October 15, 06:59 AM • 4476 views

The Verkhovna Rada approved two decisions to unlock €4 billion from the EU — next in line is a tax on parcels worth up to €150

Parliament updated the property valuation system and created a group to select members of the Accounting Chamber. These decisions are needed for an EU loan.

Economy • October 14, 01:39 PM • 19523 views

The NBU raised the official exchange rate of the dollar to an all-time high

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 45. 08 and the euro at UAH 50.44. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 45.12.

Finance • October 14, 05:00 AM • 26641 views

New 2,000-hryvnia banknote: how many of these notes are already in circulation and why there are so few of them

The NBU has put around 400,000 2,000-hryvnia banknotes featuring Vasyl Stus into circulation. They account for only 0.01%.

Society • October 13, 03:55 PM • 7965 views

The dollar set a new record — the NBU announced the official exchange rate for October 14

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 45. 0802, weakening the hryvnia by 12 kopecks. The euro rose to UAH 50.4380.

Economy • October 13, 01:51 PM • 12336 views

The NBU raised the dollar exchange rate — it is approaching 45 again

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 9567 hryvnias and the euro at 50.2418. Banks are selling the dollar for up to 45.23 hryvnias.

Finance • October 13, 05:00 AM • 4973 views

The NBU raised the official exchange rates of the dollar and euro for October 12

The dollar rose to UAH 44. 8894, while the euro rose to UAH 50.3138. The zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.4813.

Finance • October 12, 05:00 AM • 4702 views

The euro is rapidly losing value, while the dollar continues to fall — exchange rates for October 8

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8639 and the euro at UAH 50.1569. The zloty costs UAH 11.4481.

Finance • October 8, 05:00 AM • 4293 views

Ukraine’s international reserves fell to $47.1 billion over the month - what are the reasons

Ukraine’s international reserves decreased by 3. 2% to $47.1 billion in September. The NBU sold $5.45 billion in foreign currency, while the state made debt payments.

Economy • October 7, 01:34 PM • 16000 views

Exchange rates for October 7: the dollar is once again below 45 hryvnias, while the euro is rising

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 9453 and the euro at UAH 50.6394. The zloty costs UAH 11.5966.

Finance • October 7, 05:00 AM • 4788 views

The dollar crossed the psychological threshold, while the euro continues to fall in value — exchange rates from the NBU

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 45. 0564 and the euro at UAH 50.4830. The zloty costs UAH 11.5256.

Finance • October 6, 05:00 AM • 4575 views

New record — the dollar exchange rate in Ukraine has exceeded 45 hryvnias

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate for October 6 at UAH 45. 0564. The euro will become another 5 kopecks cheaper.

Economy • October 5, 02:03 PM • 17023 views

Euro is falling, dollar is rising - exchange rates at banks and currency exchange offices on October 5

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 9857, and the euro rate at UAH 50.5333. Average exchange rates are provided for banks and currency exchange offices.

Economy • October 5, 05:56 AM • 5193 views

The NBU significantly raised the dollar exchange rate, while the euro continues to become cheaper

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8333 and the euro at UAH 50.6975. Banks are selling the dollar for up to UAH 45.11.

Finance • October 2, 05:00 AM • 4898 views

Businesses downgrade their assessments for the second month amid Russian strikes and expect prices to rise

The BIAI fell to 48. 2 in September due to attacks, expensive resources, and a labor shortage. Businesses expect goods and services to become more expensive.

Society • October 1, 08:58 AM • 3681 views

The NBU sharply lowered the official exchange rates for the dollar and euro for October 1

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 6819 and the euro at UAH 50.7166. The zloty costs UAH 11.6125.

Finance • October 1, 04:15 AM • 6608 views

September 2026 in Ukraine: Monthly highlights and what to expect in October

September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.

Society • September 30, 02:25 PM • 7903 views

Mortgages became more expensive on the secondary market and fell in price on the primary market — NBU

In July, banks issued 710 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 4 billion. Rates stood at 7.64% on the primary market and 10.06% on the secondary market.

Economy • September 30, 08:30 AM • 4265 views

The NBU raised the dollar exchange rate to UAH 44.86 as of September 30

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8624 and the euro at UAH 50.9278. The zloty rose to UAH 11.6677.

Finance • September 30, 05:00 AM • 4640 views

Euro and dollar are falling - exchange rates at banks and currency exchange offices on September 29

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8153 and the euro at UAH 50.9743. Banks and currency exchange offices published the average exchange rates.

Economy • September 29, 05:59 AM • 4154 views

An attempt was made to post bail of more than UAH 3 million for Iryna Mudra, but the payments did not go through

Witnesses stated that the bail payments for Iryna Mudra through Monobank and PrivatBank did not go through. The lawyers accuse the banks of blocking them.

Crimes and emergencies • September 28, 10:56 AM • 20860 views

HACC did not reduce Mudra’s bail: UAH 13 million of the UAH 20 million has been deposited, and the former official remains in custody

UAH 13. 094 million of the UAH 20 million bail was deposited for Mudra. HACC did not reduce the amount, and the former official remains in custody.

Politics • September 28, 10:27 AM • 9320 views

Dollar fell, while the euro rose slightly — what are the rates at banks and exchange offices on September 28

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8414, strengthening the hryvnia by 13 kopecks. The euro costs UAH 51.1358.

Economy • September 28, 06:59 AM • 3992 views

He headed the NBU and served as acting head of the Cabinet of Ministers: Serhii Arbuzov received a mandate in the State Duma of the Russian Federation

Serhii Arbuzov joined the A Just Russia faction in the State Duma of the Russian Federation. In Ukraine, he is wanted and suspected of misappropriating UAH 120 million grn.

Politics • September 27, 08:01 PM • 18952 views

The HACC ordered the NBU to investigate the blocking of bail payments for Iryna Mudra

The court upheld Iryna Mudra’s complaint regarding the possible blocking of bail payments. The NBU must check the banks and report within 24 hours.

Society • September 25, 02:16 PM • 5648 views

The NBU raised the official exchange rate of the dollar to 44.97 hryvnias, while the euro continues to become cheaper

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 9729 and the euro at UAH 51.1220. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading within the range of UAH 44.95–44.98.

Finance • September 25, 05:00 AM • 5244 views

The NBU raised the dollar exchange rate, while the euro fell in value

The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 8571 and the euro at UAH 51.1864. The zloty costs UAH 11.6954.

Finance • September 24, 05:00 AM • 5541 views