Sberbank and Alfa-Bank will operate as usual, despite the introduction of new US sanctions against them. The UK also imposed sanctions on Sberbank.
“Sberbank continues to operate as usual. The imposed sanctions will not have a significant impact on the work of the bank and will not affect the service to the Russians in any way, since the system has already adapted to the previously introduced restrictions, ”the press service of the bank told RBC.
Sberbank clarified that all information about possible changes in the work of the bank and its services will be available on the bank's website.
“The United States has introduced another package of sanctions - with a complete ban on investment in RUSSIA. <...> What does this mean? Well, nothing. 8257 sanctions have already been imposed against Russia. We used to be afraid of this, but now we are working as usual, ”Alfa-Bank’s TELEGRAM channel said.
Bank customers will be able to use Visa, Mastercard and Mir cards in Russia without restrictions, make transfers and payments, all services for legal entities will also be available, Alfa-Bank added. However, the restrictions will affect transactions with dollars, in addition, the bank will suspend settlements with counterparties from the United States.