The Central Bank will introduce a monthly limit of 300 thousand rubles. to replenish the digital wallet

The head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, said during a speech in the State Duma that transfers in digital rubles would be free for citizens. The amount to replenish the digital wallet will be 300 thousand rubles. per month.

“We want to enter the digital ruble pilot as soon as possible. After analyzing its results, we will be able to offer the digital ruble to a larger circle of people. Transfers in digital rubles will be absolutely free for people. We have determined the amount of 300 thousand rubles a month to replenish the digital wallet,” said Elvira Nabiullina during a report in the State Duma. She drew attention to the fact that the amount of free transfers is at least three times higher than in the Fast Payment System.

As the head of the regulator explained, the digital ruble will become a means for payments and settlements. It is not intended to be used for savings. These assets will not accrue interest, they will not issue loans.

In March, State Duma deputies approved the bill on the digital ruble in the first reading. The document gives the Bank of Russia the authority to create and manage the infrastructure for the functioning of the currency. The digital ruble should enter consumer circulation by 2030. As of the end of March, 8 out of 15 banks participating in the pilot group have completed user testing of the corresponding transfers between individuals. Connection of 19 more banks is expected.

More details – in the material “Kommersant” “The Central Bank will have a ruble more”.

Leonid Uvarchev