The National Bank of Ukraine published the results of its 13 March 2026 transactions to supply banks with foreign currency cash, reporting low demand and fully satisfied bids, which it said confirms there is no shortage of foreign-exchange cash. The NBU offered USD 100 million and EUR 50 million in declared transaction volumes, with one participating bank submitting one bid for USD 30 million and one bid for EUR 20 million. Across 9–13 March 2026, the amount of foreign currency offered in these transactions significantly exceeded banks’ actual demand. The NBU stated it stands ready to continue supporting banks’ FX cash liquidity, with the frequency and size of transactions to be determined by demand. It noted the measures were adopted on 6 March as a preventive step following the illegal seizure of Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles in Hungary and that these transactions do not affect Ukraine’s international reserves.
National Bank of Ukraine 2026-03-13
National Bank of Ukraine reports FX cash supply operations exceeded demand with only USD 30 million and EUR 20 million requested
The National Bank of Ukraine reported low demand and fully satisfied bids in its recent foreign currency cash supply transactions, confirming no shortage of foreign-exchange cash. The NBU offered USD 100 million and EUR 50 million, with only one bank bidding USD 30 million and EUR 20 million. These measures, adopted after the illegal seizure of Oschadbank vehicles in Hungary, do not impact Ukraine’s international reserves.