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Ukrainian banking news: deposits, loans, cards, service terms and bank ratings.
The Ukrainian analogue of Starlink: Stetman is preparing the launch of 360 satellites in partnership with SpaceX
The Ukrainian company Stetman continues the implementation of a large-scale space project to create its own satellite group. By 2030, it is planned to deploy 360 satellites in orbit, which will provide secure communication for government structures, the military and, in the future, for partner countries.
Which bank to choose for FOP in 2026: comparison of conditions of five banks
For most FOPs without cash revenue, the cheapest option in 2026 is monobank: free service, zero commissions for transfers of own funds and foreign currency accounts with free SWIFT. If the business involves cash, trade or acquiring, PrivatBank and FUIB are stronger.
Where Ukrainians receive their pensions: 83% choose banks, 17% choose Ukrposhta
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has published up-to-date statistics on ways to receive pensions as of July 1, 2026. Most pensioners already use banking institutions, while almost every sixth person continues to receive payments through Ukrposhta.
Cash in circulation has increased in Ukraine: the NBU named the most common banknotes
As of July 1, 2026, the volume of cash in circulation in Ukraine amounted to UAH 970.8 billion, which is UAH 44.5 billion, or 4.8%, more than at the beginning of the year. This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.
The NBU proposes to cancel the tariff restriction for banks in the cash market
The National Bank of Ukraine once again submitted for public discussion changes to the rules of operation of authorized banks with cash reserves. One of the key proposals is the abolition of the tariff cap on the interbank cash market.
Business loans in Ukraine increased by 31% over the year: the NBU notes the increase in bank lending
Bank lending in Ukraine continues to recover. According to the National Bank, in June 2026 the volume of net hryvnia loans issued to businesses increased by 31% year-on-year. At the same time, lending to the population also shows high rates — plus 36% compared to the same period last year.
Over 94 billion hryvnias of military levies have been received in the budget of Ukraine for half a year: from July 1, the funds are directed directly to payments to the military
During the first half of 2026, Ukrainians and businesses paid almost UAH 94.24 billion in military levies. As of July 1, the procedure for using these funds has changed — from now on, they will go to a special fund of the state budget and will be used exclusively for the financial support of servicemen of the Armed Forces.
Ukraine is updating the rules of tax exchange: from July 1, the CRS 2.0 standard will become operational
From July 1, 2026, the updated procedure for the application of the CRS 2.0 international standard for the automatic exchange of tax information will enter into force in Ukraine. The new rules take into account the development of digital financial instruments, including electronic money, central bank digital currencies and assets linked to cryptocurrencies.
Limits on transfers from card to card in 2026: how much can be transferred without asking the bank
From March 2026, the mandatory NBU limit of UAH 150,000 per month will no longer exist. But this does not mean that you can retell as much as you want without consequences. We explain what rules are in effect now that financial monitoring is in effect and what changes for FOP.
Instant payments in Ukraine: when will they start and whether banks are ready for a new era of payments
The National Bank predicts that already in the fall of 2026, most Ukrainian banks will open their APIs, and instant payments will begin to compete with cards. We analyze what this means for businesses and ordinary customers.