Customers are angry with the measures of the new owner of the credit institution – Vladimir Potanin.
In the official telegram channel of “Tinkoff Bank ” there was a message that the credit institution introduces a commission for servicing foreign currency accounts of Russians. The innovation will come into force on June 23.
Under the new conditions, the commission will be valid for accounts on cards in US currency, as well as deposits in euros, British pounds and Swiss francs. The price is – 1% monthly, if the balance exceeds 1,000 conventional units, the write-off is carried out daily.
The measure will also affect brokerage accounts, except for securities.
In “Tinkoff” explained that they took such a step because of “unreliability of foreign partners” who serve the currency in Russia. The bank also intends to reduce its foreign exchange positions.
The second innovation of the bank – from the same June 23, it stops opening savings accounts in foreign currency, leaving only the ruble format.
The currency already accumulated on open accounts will be transferred to customer accounts in the same currency that was accumulated.
Thirdly, starting from June 30, the commission for SWIFT transfers is canceled, and in early May, all transfers under this system were terminated by the bank due to high completion times and other difficulties due to sanctions.
As for the accounts, the rejection of the currency format is caused by the blocking of securities by foreign agents who serve them. At the same time, the bank indicated: they have few customers with deposits over 1,000 USD and they are all notified in advance of the commission.
They are also invited to transfer funds to other accounts, invest in stocks, gold, or change the currency, Interfax reports.
According to Medialeaks, the innovation led to the indignation of Tinkoff’s customers. People are outraged by the commission, accusing the new owner of the bank, Vladimir Potanin, of this. According to them, the debit account was replaced by a foreign currency loan at 12% per annum.
“”Congratulations to everyone who has more than 1000 USD in their account – you have just opened a loan in foreign currency!” – they write.
They reminded that earlier “Tinkoff” attracted clients’ currency for deposits of 8% for three months, and now it will take 12%. They also assess the prospects as bleak, pointing to the upcoming introduction by the bank of a commission for currency on brokerage accounts.
Earlier, Topnews wrote that the founder of the bank Tinkov apologized for offering to crown Russian President Vladimir Putin.