In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.
Inflation in Ukraine decreased from 16% to 8% at the end of last year, and at the beginning of 2026 continued to slow down to 7. 4%. This was facilitated by high harvests and the NBU's actions regarding the foreign exchange market.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official dollar exchange rate for March 4 at UAH 43. 45. This is a new record, the previous one was recorded on January 19 at UAH 43.41.
From March 2, 2026, banknotes of 1, 2, 5, and 10 hryvnias issued between 2003 and 2007 will be replaced by coins. They can be exchanged indefinitely at the NBU or until February 28, 2029, at authorized banks.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
The International Monetary Fund has approved an extended financing program for Ukraine totaling $8. 1 billion. The first tranche of $1.5 billion will be disbursed to the budget in the near future.
For February 24, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 43. 30, and the euro at UAH 51.00. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 43.05-43.55.
The National Bank of Ukraine is introducing updated 200-hryvnia banknotes into circulation starting from February 25, 2026. They will feature the patriotic slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!".
Starting March 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine will withdraw 1, 2, 5, and 10 hryvnia banknotes from the 2003–2007 series from circulation, replacing them with corresponding coins. Citizens will be able to exchange these banknotes indefinitely at the NBU and for several years at other banks.
A major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was charged with illegal enrichment and legalization of UAH 10. 3 million. He bought luxury clothes and rented land in Bali.
Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of YASNO, explained why electricity bills increase during power outages. This is influenced by the starting current of appliances, individual consumption habits, and untimely submission of meter readings.
In 2025, the number of payment card transactions in Ukraine increased by 10%, reaching 9. 5 billion, and the amount by 9%, to 7.1 trillion hryvnias. The share of cashless payments accounted for 65.4% of the total amount.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
The National Bank of Ukraine anticipates an increase in electricity prices and tariffs for other housing and communal services for the population after the heating season. This is due to the need to restore damaged energy infrastructure facilities.
As of February 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves increased to $57. 7 billion, setting a new historical record. The increase was due to external financing, which offset the NBU's currency sales and debt payments.
In Ukraine, cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social engineering to gain access to money and accounts. The article describes the most common types of fraud and provides tips on protection.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop a defense plan with the participation of the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the NBU.
At the beginning of the year, businesses lowered their assessments of business activity due to seasonality, Russian attacks on energy and logistics, and a shortage of energy resources. However, the level of expectations is higher than a year ago, according to a National Bank survey.
The National Bank of Ukraine is issuing a commemorative coin "Ukrainian Cotton. Palyanytsia Drone Missile" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the first domestic long-range weapon system with a turbojet engine.
Ukrainians are actively buying foreign currency, seeking to protect their savings from devaluation. KIT Group analysts explained how to buy dollars and euros to save on currency spreads.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1. 8% due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and electricity shortages. The electricity deficit in 2026 will be at least 6%, which will cost Ukraine 0.4% of GDP growth.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered the key policy rate to 15% starting from January 30, 2026. This decision was made due to a sustained decrease in inflationary pressure and reduced external financing risks.
Experts explained why the dollar is the main currency for pricing in Ukraine and the best choice for long-term savings. The euro is more appropriate for short-term speculation due to its instability.
Ukrainian banks plan to increase lending to businesses and individuals in 2026, despite the growing credit risk. Credit standards are expected to ease and demand for loans to grow.
In November 2025, Ukrainian banks issued 743 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 5 billion. The largest share was for the primary market, with Kyiv and Lviv regions leading.
The National Bank of Ukraine has detected a fraudulent distribution of emails imitating official requests from the NBU. Phishing messages demand the provision of documents, using fake signatures of specialists.
Financial analyst Serhiy Fursa explained the hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations by seasonality and NBU policy. He advises Ukrainians not to rush to exchange offices, but to consider government bonds with an annual rate of 16%.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate for January 22, 2026. The dollar has fallen to UAH 43.1759, the euro to UAH 50.6669, and the Polish zloty remains stable at UAH 11.9866.
In 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 12. 6% to UAH 926.3 billion, due to the recovery of economic activity and the risks of attacks. 500-hryvnia banknotes are most in circulation, and the number of 100- and 50-hryvnia banknotes increased for the first time in years.
The NBU set the official exchange rate of the dollar for January 21 at 43. 25 hryvnias. The euro exchange rate is 50.72 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.99 hryvnias.
