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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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NBU has again raised the discount rate - to 15.5%

The National Bank of Ukraine has raised the discount rate to 15. 5% per annum. This decision is aimed at supporting hryvnia savings and controlling inflation to achieve a target of 5%.

Economy • March 6, 12:03 PM • 39637 views
Exchange rate on March 6: The National Bank strengthens the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 3680 UAH/USD, which is 21 kopecks stronger. In banks, the dollar is traded at 41.82/41.27 UAH, the euro - 44.42/43.70 UAH.

Economy • March 6, 07:15 AM • 15630 views
Exchange rate on March 5: the hryvnia strengthened

The NBU set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 57 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 2 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar and euro are traded with a slight difference in rates.

Economy • March 5, 05:10 AM • 25291 views
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Hetmantsev's bill on regulating the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund contradicts the memorandum with the IMF

The new draft law regarding the Deposit Guarantee Fund contradicts Ukraine's obligations to the IMF. The document expands the powers of the FGOVF and creates risks for the banking system.

Economy • March 4, 01:46 PM • 218546 views
Exchange rate on March 4: the hryvnia has devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 5911 UAH/USD, which is 16 kopecks higher than the previous rate. The euro exchange rate is set at 43.54 UAH/EUR.

Economy • March 4, 07:25 AM • 21894 views
Average purchase amount in Ukraine reached UAH 330 in 2024 - NBU

In 2024, non-cash payments accounted for 94. 6% of all card transactions in Ukraine. The average amount of one purchase was UAH 330, and the number of payment terminals increased by 10.5%.

Society • March 3, 01:20 PM • 24813 views
Pawnshops in Ukraine received more than UAH 3 billion in revenue in 9 months of 2024

In the first 9 months of 2024, 101 pawnshops earned more than UAH 3 billion in revenue, which is more than in 2023. The number of pawnshops has tripled in 5 years, but assets remained at UAH 4 billion.

Economy • March 3, 12:20 PM • 21249 views
Exchange rate for March 3: National Bank strengthens the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at 41. 43 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 8 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.11 UAH, and the dollar is trading at 41.55-41.60 UAH on the interbank market.

Economy • March 3, 07:24 AM • 30560 views
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“Convenient legal reality for the DGF": human rights activist on Hetmantsev's draft law

Human rights activists criticize draft law No. 13007 on the Deposit Guarantee Fund. Experts believe that the document creates artificial obstacles to the protection of rights in court and contradicts the Constitution.

Economy • February 28, 09:54 AM • 168858 views
Currency exchange rates as of February 28: The National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 12 kopecks to 41. 51 UAH/USD. The euro is set at 43.49 UAH, and the dollar is trading at 41.49-41.52 UAH on the interbank market.

Economy • February 28, 07:17 AM • 23333 views
How to tax income abroad: what should Ukrainians know?

Ukrainians working abroad must declare their income and pay taxes in Ukraine. The personal income tax rate is 18%, and the military levy is 1.5%, but double taxation can be avoided if there is a relevant agreement.

Economy • February 27, 11:22 AM • 23305 views
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“MPs do not understand the consequences": Yuzhanina on Hetmantsev's draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund

MP Yuzhanina criticized draft law No. 13007 on the Deposit Guarantee Fund. She is working on an alternative draft law to eliminate corruption risks and ensure transparency of the Fund's work.

Economy • February 27, 11:16 AM • 115807 views
Revolut entered the Ukrainian market without a NBU license: what it means for customers

Lithuanian Revolut Bank UAB started operating in Ukraine without obtaining the necessary permits from the NBU. The regulator emphasizes that the company must obtain a banking license, and Ukrainian consumer protection legislation does not apply to its customers.

Economy • February 27, 10:18 AM • 25586 views
Supreme Court rejects Kolomoisky's claim and confirms that PrivatBank cannot be returned to its former owners

The Supreme Court dismissed Kolomoisky's cassation appeal regarding the return of PrivatBank. The decision is final and confirms the legality of the state's nationalization of the bank.

Economy • February 27, 07:07 AM • 110908 views
Currency exchange rate for February 27: National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6390 UAH/USD, which is 10 kopecks stronger. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.60-41.631, and the euro at UAH 43.65-43.66.

Economy • February 27, 07:00 AM • 26042 views
National Bank did not receive requests and did not approve the sale of BTA Bank - statement

The National Bank of Ukraine denies that it has agreed to sell BTA Bank and has not received any such applications. The regulator considers the spread of such rumors to be an attempt to discredit the bank.

Economy • February 26, 04:52 PM • 28595 views
Credit transfers dominate: how Ukrainians made payments in 2024

The NBU published data on payment transactions in Ukraine for 2024. Credit transfers dominated with 3.6 billion domestic transactions worth over UAH 43 trillion, and 7.1 million international transfers were also made.

Economy • February 26, 09:21 AM • 21377 views
Currency exchange rate for February 26: National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7358 UAH/USD, which is 3 kopecks stronger. In exchange offices, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.66-41.75, the euro at UAH 43.85-44.00.

Economy • February 26, 06:57 AM • 23325 views
Currency exchange rate as of February 25: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set a new official exchange rate of 41. 7015 UAH/USD, which is 11 kopecks more than the previous one. The euro is set at UAH 43.64, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.74-41.77 on the interbank market.

Economy • February 25, 07:23 AM • 27497 views
“Let's keep the line!": NBU issues commemorative coin to mark third anniversary of full-scale invasion

The National Bank of Ukraine has unveiled a commemorative 5-hryvnia coin “Let's Keep the Line!”. The coin is dedicated to the steadfastness of the Ukrainian military and will be available from February 25, 2025 in a mintage of 50,000 pieces.

Society • February 24, 10:38 AM • 28074 views
Donations through the three largest foundations increased by 28% over the year

The three largest funds raised UAH 24. 1 billion in 2024, which is 28% more than in 2023. During the three years of war, the total amount of these funds' collections reached UAH 93 billion.

Society • February 24, 07:10 AM • 25170 views
Currency exchange rate for February 24: National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 59 UAH/USD, which is 14 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.50 UAH/euro.

Economy • February 24, 06:58 AM • 20892 views
Currency exchange rate: what is the situation on February 22

The NBU kept the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 41. 73 and the euro at UAH 43.55. On the interbank market, in banks and exchange offices, exchange rates fluctuated up to UAH 41.95 per dollar.

Economy • February 22, 07:28 AM • 61174 views
Remittances to Ukraine reached $9.6 billion over the year: from which countries the most were sent

The NBU reported $9. 6 billion in transfers to Ukraine in 2024 through official and unofficial channels. Most of the funds came from the US, Israel, and Germany, and Western Union was the leader among payment systems.

Society • February 21, 02:46 PM • 27252 views
The NBU explains why the hryvnia exchange rate change will not solve the problem of currency shortage

The National Bank of Ukraine has explained the ineffectiveness of hryvnia exchange rate changes to address the structural currency deficit. The main reasons for this are the increase in budget expenditures due to the war and high import needs.

Economy • February 21, 01:34 PM • 26620 views
Profit of Ukrainian banks increased by 20% in 2024 - Opendatabot

The profit of Ukrainian banks in 2024 increased by 20% and amounted to UAH 104 billion after tax. PrivatBank received 39% of the total profit, while state-owned banks earned 65% of the total.

Economy • February 21, 08:11 AM • 25473 views
Currency exchange rate as of February 21: hryvnia devalued again

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7316 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.55 UAH/euro.

Economy • February 21, 06:53 AM • 23701 views
Ukraine may receive a new IMF tranche: important negotiations have started

Negotiations between the Ukrainian authorities and the IMF on the seventh review of the EFF program have begun in Kyiv and Warsaw. If the revision is successful, Ukraine could receive a tranche of $917.5 million.

Economy • February 21, 04:26 AM • 140486 views
Currency exchange rate as of February 20: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 68 to the dollar, up 11 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro is set at UAH 43.47, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.71-41.74 on the interbank market.

Economy • February 20, 07:04 AM • 24924 views
Cases worth tens of billions of hryvnias: the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine told about suspicious financial transactions in 2024

In 2024, the State Financial Monitoring Service received 1. 75 million reports of suspicious financial transactions, which is 23% more than last year. The materials worth UAH 37.39 billion were transferred to law enforcement agencies.

Economy • February 19, 09:01 AM • 101971 views