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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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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 • 2580 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 • 382931 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 • 396985 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 • 2392 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 • 3015 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 • 103109 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 • 2528 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 • 74571 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 • 2808 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 • 3001 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 • 228721 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 • 2962 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 • 3354 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 • 2777 views
Exchange rate on May 23: hryvnia devalued

The official dollar exchange rate is 41. 49 UAH, the euro is 46.92 UAH, the zloty is 11.05 UAH. In the first quarter of 2025, the "Google tax" brought more than 3.5 billion UAH.

Economy • May 23, 05:51 AM • 2638 views
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Suspicion not served, case stalled: can the NBU's chief lawyer "write off" the crime due to the statute of limitations?

The criminal case against the NBU's chief lawyer, Oleksandr Zima, is effectively not being investigated, which may allow him to avoid punishment due to the statute of limitations, according to lawyer Kasyanenko.

Economy • May 22, 09:24 AM • 333047 views
Exchange rate on May 22: hryvnia strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4360 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is 46.91 UAH, and the zloty is 11.05 UAH.

Economy • May 22, 05:48 AM • 2883 views
Exchange rate on May 21: hryvnia strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 4851 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 9 kopecks. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.36-41.45 UAH.

Economy • May 21, 05:49 AM • 2816 views
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The investigation is stalling: for almost six months there have been no active investigative actions in the case of abuse of power by the chief lawyer of the NBU

The investigation of the case against Oleksandr Zima, a lawyer of the NBU, is being artificially delayed. Despite the resonance, investigative actions are almost not carried out, which may indicate a deliberate delay.

Economy • May 20, 11:15 AM • 278506 views
Zelenskyy initiated the creation of two new specialized courts instead of the OASC

The President of Ukraine has submitted a bill to the Parliament on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts with jurisdiction throughout Ukraine. This is intended to enhance the protection of rights in the field of public law relations.

Politics • May 20, 10:32 AM • 3047 views
Ukrainians have become more active in withdrawing cash through ATMs at home and abroad – NBU

Ukrainians have started withdrawing more cash from cards, averaging UAH 4,735 at a time. Abroad, this amount is almost twice as high – UAH 8,730. The number of ATMs has also increased.

Economy • May 20, 09:33 AM • 2820 views
Positive banking trends: business lending and loans to the population are growing - NBU

In the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine is experiencing accelerated growth in hryvnia lending to businesses and high growth rates in loans to the population. This trend has been ongoing since mid-2023.

Economy • May 20, 07:54 AM • 3033 views
Exchange rate on May 20: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5760 UAH/USD. The dollar exchange rate in banks is 41.79-41.20 UAH, in exchange offices 41.36-41.45 UAH.

Economy • May 20, 06:22 AM • 15521 views
Exchange rates for May 19: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4983 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks lower. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.74-41.17 UAH.

Economy • May 19, 05:59 AM • 3017 views
Exchange rates for May 16: hryvnia strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 4709/USD, which is 6 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate is UAH 46.38, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 10.93.

Economy • May 16, 05:14 AM • 3416 views
Exchange rate on May 15: hryvnia strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 5376 UAH/USD, which is 3 kopecks less. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.75-41.15 UAH.

Economy • May 15, 05:26 AM • 3135 views
The government discussed legal mechanisms for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets

The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 12:52 PM • 2770 views
Exchange rate on May 14: hryvnia strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5004 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 3 kopecks. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.40-41.48 UAH.

Economy • May 14, 05:49 AM • 2672 views
EBRD lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 3.3%

EBRD lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 3. 3%. The forecast for 2026 remains at 5% if the ceasefire is implemented.

Economy • May 13, 07:44 AM • 74802 views
Exchange rate on May 13: hryvnia has strengthened

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 5387 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 0.8 kopecks. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.80-41.20 UAH.

Economy • May 13, 05:48 AM • 2700 views