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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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Covering the state budget deficit: NBU is convinced that there will be no need to open an emission channel

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny stated that the National Bank sees no reason to open an emission channel. He assured that there is an understanding of how to act effectively and safely for macrostability.

Society • June 5, 12:06 PM • 2647 views
Inflation will gradually decrease: National Bank explained what will contribute to this

The National Bank stated that inflation will begin to decline in the summer due to new harvests, a better situation in the energy sector, lower oil prices and monetary policy measures.

Economy • June 5, 11:33 AM • 2052 views
NBU has left the discount rate unchanged at 15.5%

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to maintain the discount rate at its previous level. This is 15.5% per annum, as before.

Economy • June 5, 11:02 AM • 68306 views
Exchange rate on June 5: National Bank strengthened the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4829 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 15 kopecks. The government has allocated funds for cashback for Ukrainian goods.

Economy • June 5, 05:50 AM • 2323 views
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has published the amount of revenues to the state budget in May

In May 2025, UAH 204. 8 billion was received into the general fund of the state budget, and another UAH 20.3 billion from the NBU. In total, UAH 274.1 billion was received into the budgets during the month.

Economy • June 4, 09:35 PM • 3461 views
Ukrainian banks have financed energy infrastructure recovery projects worth UAH 18.2 billion in a year

Ukrainian banks have financed energy recovery projects worth UAH 18. 2 billion in a year. In total, applications for UAH 86.4 billion were received.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 04:18 PM • 3093 views
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Debt spiral. Fintech expert explained the dangers of quick loans

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians issued microloans for UAH 12. 72 billion, the total debt reached UAH 24.28 billion. The fintech expert calls for strengthening the regulation of MFIs.

Economy • June 4, 08:02 AM • 37657 views
Exchange rate on June 4: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 6385 UAH/USD, devaluing it by 2 kopecks. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.82-41.30 UAH.

Economy • June 4, 06:06 AM • 2231 views
The Rada supported the creation of a "postal bank" based on "Ukrposhta": the draft law was adopted in the second reading

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on the establishment of a financial inclusion bank, which will provide access to financial services in areas with limited access. The NBU will regulate the bank's activities.

Society • June 3, 12:52 PM • 3231 views
Parliament supported the creation of two new specialized courts instead of the Kyiv District Administrative Court

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts. They are to replace the District Administrative Court of Kyiv.

Politics • June 3, 10:53 AM • 3068 views
Petro Poroshenko tried to bypass sanctions and transfer all profitable assets to his wife, leaving himself only an elephant and a trailer - media

Petro Poroshenko tried to secretly transfer assets worth UAH 17 billion to his wife in order to avoid sanctions.

Politics • June 3, 10:18 AM • 4023 views
Ukraine's economic growth will slow down to 2%: OECD updates forecast

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 and 2026 due to the security situation. Inflationary pressure will remain high.

Economy • June 3, 09:49 AM • 2455 views
Exchange rate on June 3: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6184 UAH/USD, which is 9 kopecks less. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.40-41.45 UAH.

Economy • June 3, 05:41 AM • 2169 views
The NBU increased валюти sales by 30% in May to support the hryvnia

In May, the NBU increased the volume of валюти interventions by 30% compared to April, selling $2. 92 billion to stabilize the hryvnia. The volume of валюти purchases decreased to $1 million.

Economy • June 2, 04:47 PM • 2797 views
For the first time in a year, business positively assesses its prospects in all four sectors - NBU

In May 2025, business resumed positive assessments of economic activity in all sectors. The business expectations index rose to 50.8 thanks to demand and financial assistance.

Economy • June 2, 10:40 AM • 2185 views
In the first quarter, Ukrainians took out 8% more microloans than last year, exceeding 2.17 million.

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians took out over 2. 17 million microloans for a total of UAH 12.72 billion. The average loan amount decreased to UAH 5,858, and the total debt reached UAH 24.28 billion.

Economy • June 2, 07:11 AM • 2648 views
Exchange rate for June 2: National Bank strengthened the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for June 2 at UAH 41. 5261/USD. In banks, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.71-41.20.

Economy • June 2, 06:23 AM • 2561 views
Limits on card-to-card transfers, passing the VLK, increase in the cost of vehicle inspection: what awaits Ukrainians from June 1

Starting June 1, banks will reduce transfer limits to UAH 100,000, technical inspections will become more expensive, and those "partially fit for service" will have to undergo a military medical examination.

Society • June 1, 04:00 AM • 382857 views
Instead of suspicion - silence: how the investigation against the chief lawyer of the NBU got bogged down in inaction

The investigation into abuse of power by the director of the NBU's legal department, Oleksandr Zima, is effectively frozen. Despite the demands of the prosecutor's office, no active investigative actions are being carried out.

Economy • May 30, 12:00 PM • 396979 views
Exchange rates for May 30: National Bank strengthens the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 52 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 46.80 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 11.04 UAH.

Economy • May 30, 05:59 AM • 2351 views
Exchange rate on May 29: National Bank strengthened the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 59/USD. The euro exchange rate is UAH 47.07, and the zloty is UAH 11.09. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.80-41.30.

Economy • May 29, 06:13 AM • 2953 views
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The Prosecutor's Office demands to intensify the investigation regarding the chief lawyer of the NBU, Zyma

The Prosecutor's Office demands to intensify the investigation against Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the NBU, on suspicion of abuse of power. The case concerns a letter of recommendation regarding the "Concord" bank.

Crimes and emergencies • May 28, 09:43 AM • 103082 views
Exchange rates for May 28: the hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 6758/USD. The euro exchange rate is UAH 47.31, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.13.

Economy • May 28, 06:14 AM • 2498 views
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Strengthening limits on card-to-card transfers from June: economist refuted myths and explained who it will affect

From June, the limit on card-to-card transfers will be reduced to UAH 100,000. This will affect those who conduct business activities without paying taxes.

Economy • May 28, 06:00 AM • 74526 views
Kravchenko held a meeting with the International Monetary Fund mission: they discussed the state of implementation of the State Tax Service's IMF benchmarks

Ruslan Kravchenko and the IMF mission discussed the progress of the State Tax Service's benchmarks, the modernization of tax audit, and the implementation of a risk management system. Cooperation continues to transform the service.

Economy • May 27, 02:48 PM • 2727 views
Exchange rate on May 27: hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 57 UAH/USD, which is 7 kopecks lower than the previous figure. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.73-41.20 UAH.

Economy • May 27, 06:07 AM • 2989 views
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Has the case of the chief lawyer of the NBU been frozen? Lack of suspicion may delay the investigation for years - retired judge

Criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the legal department of the NBU, have been suspended due to the lack of suspicion. This allows the investigation to keep the case without movement for an indefinite period.

Economy • May 26, 01:26 PM • 228689 views
Exchange rate on May 26: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5094 UAH/USD, devaluing it by one kopeck. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at the rate of 41.40-41.45 UAH.

Economy • May 26, 05:53 AM • 2940 views
In the first three months of 2025, Ukrainians increased the number of cashless banking transactions - NBU

In the first quarter of 2025, the number of cashless transactions with cards increased by 13. 5%, and their amount - by 11.7%. In general, 95.2% of card transactions are cashless.

Society • May 23, 03:23 PM • 3296 views
Zheleznyak announced when the draft law on crypto reserve in Ukraine may be registered in the Verkhovna Rada

A draft law on the creation of a crypto reserve may be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. It will allow adding virtual assets to reserves, if there is a decision of the regulator.

Economy • May 23, 10:50 AM • 2740 views