After the reunification of Crimea with Russia, many areas of life of local residents and vacationers on the peninsula have changed. The banking system has also changed a lot. Some banks operating in Crimea until 2015 “left” the peninsula altogether, and some left their existing offices and branches. In general, the list of Russian banks that carry out financial activity on the peninsula, has greatly decreased, and to find out what banks are in the Crimea - a list can be found in this article.

Banks in Crimea - list as of August

There are thirteen banking institutions operating on the peninsula. A year ago, there were 16 positions on the list, but three banks had their licenses revoked for various reasons. You can find out which banks are in Crimea on the official website of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. Unfortunately, largest banks Russians, such as "" and "", are not represented on the peninsula. One of the reasons is the risk of falling under international sanctions.

Banks of Crimea (list of all banks in Crimea):

• JSC "Joint-Stock Bank of Russia";
• Russian National Commercial Bank - RNCB;
• PJSC "KrayInvestBank";
• Joint Stock Company "GenBank";
• Joint Stock Company "Sevastopol Sea Bank";
• Joint Stock Company "Chernomorsky Bank for Development and Reconstruction";
• JSC Commercial Bank"Rublev";
• Bank "VVB";
• Bank "Northern Credit";
• PJSC MAB "Tempbank";
• Joint Stock Bank "Taata";
• Industrial Savings Bank;
• Tula Settlement Center.

Withdrawing cash using Russian bank cards without a commission in Crimea is almost impossible. Low interest rates are set. The table provides information on the work of the main banks of the peninsula.

*With Tinkoff bank cards, you can cash out up to three thousand rubles without commission.

Summing up all of the above, it is worth noting that there are no difficulties with paying by cards in Crimea. There are no problems with cash withdrawals, as banking system peninsula is well developed and continues to improve at the present time.

Traveling across half the country with cash is the lot of a few travelers. It is much easier and safer to transfer money to a card and either pay by bank transfer or withdraw as needed. However, not all banks have working offices and ATMs in Crimea.

The current list of Crimean banks for 2017

It is worth considering the most popular and stable banking companies offering their services to residents of the peninsula and travelers:

1. Bank "Russia" has branches in many cities, gives all the possibilities of using the Visa, MasterCard systems.

2. RNCB (Russian National Commercial Bank) is the most common system on the peninsula and performs cash withdrawal operations from Sberbank cards.

3. SMP (Commercial Bank) works not only with individuals, but also with legal entities.

4. Northern Credit Bank is a financial company that lends individuals and offering a deposit system, storage cells, and other services.

5. KrayInvestBank is a financial company that is gaining momentum, the goal of which is to maximize the range of services offered.

These are banks that operate in 2017 without interruptions and failures. But there are plenty of others financial institutions yet little known to the general public.

Which Russian banks operate in Crimea

Full list of banking organizations:

1. Bank VVB;
2. Bank Rossiya
3. Bank Rublev;
4. Bank of Taatta;
5. Bank Northern Credit;
6. Genbank;
7. IS Bank;
8. K2 Bank;
9. KraiInvestBank;
10. RNKB;
11. Tempbank;
12. Sevastopol Marine Bank;
13. Tula Settlement Center.

Users with accounts in the data Russian banks you can no doubt contact the offices of organizations to resolve financial issues.

What is the best way to withdraw money in Crimea

The easiest and most profitable way to use the electronic banking system is to transfer money from a Sberbank or other card to RNKB accounts. Physically, the transfer is carried out within a day, there are enough ATMs of a financial institution so that you can withdraw cash without problems. Considered a “local” bank, RNKB does not charge interest for cashing out, which is also convenient and beneficial for residents of the peninsula and vacationers.

Where to withdraw money from Alfa-Bank card

The list of partner banks where Alfa-Bank cardholders can withdraw money is as follows:

1. RNKB;
2. KraiInvestBank;
3. Genbank;
4. Bank "Russia".

ATMs are located throughout the peninsula, there are more than half a thousand of them, so there will be no problems with cash withdrawals. It is only worth remembering interest rate for cashing out.

Where to withdraw money from a VTB card

To cash out VTB card you will have to look for ATMs of RNCB or Rossiya Bank, and cashing out is also carried out at the branches of these financial institutions. The operation is performed without interest, but if there is no time, then you can withdraw money from the card at any bank, being ready to pay a 1-3% commission.

How to withdraw cash without interest in Crimea

The simplest and reliable way- have a map bank Tinkoff. Interest is not withdrawn from it if the amount of cash issued in hand exceeds 3,000 rubles. You can withdraw cash at any ATM, regardless of the bank.

Another option is to contact the RNKB for opening instant card and use it - local banks no interest is charged for cash-out services, so many vacationers choose this way of receiving money from a bank card.

Many tourists from Russia are concerned about the question of whether there is Alfa Bank in Crimea? It is not easy to withdraw money while traveling without commissions and restrictions on the territory of the Republic. Alfa Bank has not yet opened branches and ATMs to serve the population.

Difficult situation in Crimea between Russia and Ukraine affected banking. Many banks have not yet managed to enter the operating mode and settle down on the new Russian land. Others refuse to work on the peninsula at all, considering the political situation very tense, saying that they believe that Crimea will soon be Ukrainian again.

Alfa Bank does not want to fall under the prohibitions and sanctions of the United States and other states.

The policy of Ukraine does not allow the activity of a banking institution on the territory of Crimea. If sanctions happen, then the entire activity of the banking institution and reputation will be violated. Outside lenders will not invest. Mortgage, automobile and consumer loans will lose the bet and become a disastrous burden for the bank.

Back in 2014, when a referendum was held for the entry of Crimea into Russian Federation, Ukrainian branches stopped working. Donbass and Crimea have lost branches and ATMs of the Ukrainian branch of AB.

This was explained by the fact that Mr. Fridman, the main shareholder from Israel, who was born in the city of Lvov, said that Crimea and Donbass are occupied by Russia. If the branches continue to operate in the same mode, his investments will be revised and directed in a different direction.

Besides all this, Russian ruble was not carried out as an operating currency in Ukrainian branches, which interfered with the bank's work in the new territory of Russia. The Russian branch of Alfa Bank, not wanting to argue with the higher lords, at the moment refuses to introduce and distribute in the Crimea, leaving the opportunity to withdraw money from partners' ATMs.

The statement about the closure of branches in Crimea was published on the website of AB Ukraine.

Residents of the peninsula with deposits could receive their money only if they had a Ukrainian passport, despite the fact that Crimea had already become part of the Russian Federation and people began to change documents.

Alfa Bank ATMs in Crimea

Alfa Bank in Crimea, addresses of branches for 2019 on the territory of the peninsula were not found. To withdraw funds or replenish the card, please contact partner banks.

Where to withdraw money?

Before the trip, ask about the presence of a partner in the Republic, since it will be impossible to cash out or pay with a card from Alfa Bank and Sberbank in the machines of these organizations. Check out the list of active banking institutions for 2019:

• "TAATTA";
• Agroincom Bank;
• Russian Academic Bank;
• Baikal Bank;
• Adelaent Bank;
• B2B Bank;
• Russia;
• Rublev Bank;
• Marine Bank;
• VolgaCredit;
• Smolevich;
• Genbank;
• Vlakombank;
• Upper Volga;
• Savings Industrial;
• Pervomaisky;
• Kuban;
• Northern;
• RNKB;
• Krayinvestbank;
• TempBank;
• Ruscobank;
• FIABank;
• Black Sea;
• Financial;
• TalmenkaBank.

There are no major financial players on the list. They value their significant shareholders and do not want global condemnation and sanctions, therefore they do not develop activities in the disputed territories.

RNKB offers its services for servicing Alfa Bank cards. There are more than 500 self-service machines on the peninsula. There is no withdrawal fee. Withdraw money from AB cards at other ATMs with a small commission.

Nearest AB branches

The nearest AB branches at the moment will be in the following cities:

• Kursk (877 km);
• Sochi (658 km);
• Taganrog (560 km);
• Belgorod (730 km);
• Tuapse (540 km);
• Novocherkassk (657 km);
• Stavropol (750 km);
• Novorossiysk (376 km);
• Rostov-on-Don;

Here you can get advice and assistance from bank employees, withdraw and deposit cash to your account, connect or disconnect services, open and block accounts.

How to find an ATM of a third-party bank

To search for a bank ATM that will help you cash out an AB card, it is best to use the Internet. Enter a query in the search box. This may be “where to withdraw money from the Alfa Bank card?”, “The nearest RNCB ATM”, “the address of all ATMs in the city of Sevastopol” and other phrases that reflect the essence of the search.

Yandex maps will give addresses on request and indicate their location on the map.

Another way is to communicate with the local population. They probably know where to find a banking machine. Keep in mind that there may be a commission for cashing out. Before confirming the operation, carefully study the pop-up messages on the screen.

Before any trips, you need to carefully study the local features of the resort or other city. This may be the presence of ATMs, bank branches, cellular coverage of a particular operator, the frequency of gas stations and places of recreation. Cash out bank card AB in Crimea is possible, but with difficulty, so take care of cash in advance.