New currency rules in Ukraine since September 19: what you should know
19 September 2025 07:49
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) continues to gradually ease currency restrictions, introducing changes that will help support small businesses and Ukrainians abroad in times of war. This is stated on the regulator’s official website, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Starting from September 19, 2025, the new rules will apply to cross-border transfers to pay customs duties in the United States, as well as clarifications on the use of limits for transactions from hryvnia accounts abroad.
These changes are not expected to have a significant impact on Ukraine’s exchange rate or international reserves.
New opportunities for postal operators and carriers
Starting from September 19, postal service operators and international transportation carriers were allowed to make cross-border transfers for customs duties with the final recipients being the US customs or tax authorities. This decision was made in response to an appeal from postal operators following the termination of the duty-free regime for goods imported to the United States for consumption.
The NBU has carefully analyzed the impact of these changes on the foreign exchange market and concluded that they will not have a significant impact on exchange rate stability or international reserves. The innovation will help to simplify the work of small businesses in Ukraine, in particular those companies engaged in international trade, and will also support Ukrainians living abroad.
Clarification of limits for transactions abroad
The NBU has also amended the rules for using limits for transactions outside Ukraine from hryvnia accounts through personal and corporate electronic payment instruments.
The clarifications apply to bank customers who hold both business and personal accounts. The new rules clearly delineate the limits depending on the status of an individual, which will avoid confusion and increase the convenience of using payment instruments abroad.
Why is it important?
These changes are part of the NBU’s strategy to gradually ease currency restrictions imposed due to martial law. They are aimed at supporting the economic activity of small businesses, simplifying international transactions, and meeting the needs of citizens abroad. At the same time, the NBU emphasizes that the innovations do not pose risks to the stability of the foreign exchange market.
The amendments were introduced by NBU Board Resolution No. 119 dated September 17, 2025, which came into force on September 18, 2025, but new opportunities for businesses and individuals became available on September 19.
