The Central Bank of Russia has extended the fee-free period for digital ruble transactions by one year, meaning companies will continue to pay no fees when conducting digital ruble transactions through the end of 2026. After the fee-free period expires, the minimum fees applicable on the payment market will take effect, with the tariff schedule published on the Central Bank of Russia website. The central bank also reiterated that major banks and the trade companies that are their clients must offer individuals and businesses the option to use digital rubles from 1 September 2026; digital ruble transactions will remain fee-free for individuals regardless of the corporate fee-free period, and opening and closing an account on the Digital Ruble Platform will be free of charge for all users.
Central Bank of Russia 2025-11-21
Central Bank of Russia extends fee-free digital ruble transactions for companies until end-2026
The Central Bank of Russia has extended the fee-free period for digital ruble transactions for companies until the end of 2026. After this period, minimum fees will apply as per the published tariff schedule. Major banks and their trade clients must offer digital ruble options by 1 September 2026, with transactions remaining fee-free for individuals.