Therefore, the NBU provided banks with over USD 550 million and EUR 42 million and fully met their needs in foreign currency cash. Today banks have no problems with foreign currency cash in their vaults. The fifth solution is related to payments. The NBU has recommended the public to resort to remote banking as much as possible.
The NBU canceled fees for SEP services to make cashless payments cheaper. Payment cards that expire during the quarantine can be renewed. Safe cash payments are also a priority for the NBU. The coronavirus does not spread quickly through cash, but we decided to be cautious here.