Banks significantly increase cash imports in February

Banks increased cash currency imports by 13% to USD 914 million in February.

This is evidenced by data from the National Bank, the Ukrainian News agency reports.

In particular, banks brought in USD 592.1 million in cash, which is 15% more than in January.

The cash euro was imported by USD 309.2 million in equivalent, which is 10% more than a month earlier.

Gold was imported by 11% less - USD 10 million in equivalent.

We would like to remind you that the National Bank is considering changing the base currency for orientation of the currency policy - from the US dollar to the euro.

This scenario is still hypothetical, but it is conditioned by a number of geopolitical and economic factors.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on March 5, 2026, two cars of the Oschadbank's collection service, accompanied by 7 employees of the collection team, were unreasonably detained in Hungary during the regular transportation of foreign currency and banking metals between Raiffeisen Bank Austria and Oschadbank Ukraine.

The transportation of funds and valuables was carried out by Oschadbank within the framework and pursuant to an international agreement with Raiffeisen Bank, Austria.

The cargo was cleared in accordance with international transportation rules and current European customs procedures.

The stolen cars contained USD 40 million, EUR 35 million and 9 kg of gold.