The National Bank of Ukraine continues to ease FX restrictions to facilitate the operation of small businesses in Ukraine and support Ukrainians abroad during the war. At the same time, the introduced changes will not have a significant impact on the exchange rate and the level of international reserves.
Having considered requests from postal operators regarding the suspension of the duty-free regime for goods imported for consumption in the United States, and having thoroughly analyzed the potential impact of its decision on the FX market, the NBU has allowed postal operators and international transportation carriers to conduct, starting from 18 September 2025, cross-border transfers to pay customs duties where the final recipients are the U.S. customs or tax authorities.
Additionally, clarifying changes have been made regarding the application of limits for customer transactions abroad from hryvnia accounts using personal or corporate electronic means of payment. The clarifications concern the use of limits depending on the status of a customer of the bank who is an individual that simultaneously holds different accounts with the bank opened both for business purposes and for personal needs.
Said changes were introduced by NBU Board Resolution No. 119 On Amendments to NBU Board Resolution No. 18 dated 24 February 2025 dated 17 September 2025, and effective 18 September 2025.