In a letter to the head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin bankers are asked to make such a request to the head of the operational headquarters for the fight against coronavirus infection Tatyana Golikova and to the heads of regions.
the Bank of Russia explained the procedure of interest accrual in the period of vacation credit
the letter notes that the permit to individuals under the regime of isolation to visit the Bank branches and locations of ATMs for emergency financial operations and the banks ‘ duty to continue the work mentioned in the President’s address, but it is not reflected in the decisions of regional authorities for the introduction of high alert mode.
According to bankers, may be deemed urgent following operations: opening of Bank accounts; the cash for payment of purchases in Internet-shops; for withdrawals from pharmacies, shops and delivery services that do not accept payment by credit card; receiving credit cards.
Thus, operations on deposits and making loans (the most common causes of visit to Bank offices) shall not be considered a valid reason for the visit to the Bank should be the message of the Association.
In accordance with the decree of the President mode of working days 4 through April 30 does not apply to organizations that provide financial services in a part of the emergency functions (primarily service calculations and payments). According to the Bank of Russia, such organizations can be attributed not only banks, but also NPF, management companies and specialized depositaries, carrying out the accrual and payment of pensions, management of pension funds and reserves, mutual funds, insurance companies, and stock exchange, clearing organization, Depositary and professional securities market participants RInca of securities, providing stock trades and guarantees the settlement thereof.
