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Are there any restrictions on withdrawing US dollars and euros?

The Central Bank of Russia introduced a new procedure for issuing cash from foreign currency accounts and deposits. It applies to all Russian banks. The new rules came into effect on March 9, 2022 and will remain in force until September 9, 2026

If funds were credited to your foreign currency accounts before 00.00 hours (MSC) 09.03.22, you may withdraw cash in US dollars and euros, but not more than USD 10,000 in total across all accounts. If the account is opened in another currency, automatic conversion will be made at the Central Bank rate set for the day of withdrawal. If accounts are opened in different banks, you may withdraw up to USD 10,000 from each of them. You may withdraw the remaining amount in Russian rubles at the Central Bank rate set for the date of withdrawal. 

If funds were credited to your foreign currency accounts from 00.00 hours (MSC) 09.03.22 to 00.00 hours (MSC) 09.09.22, you may withdraw cash in Russian rubles at the Central Bank rate set for the date of withdrawal.

If funds were credited to your foreign currency accounts after 00.00 hours (MSC) 09.09.22, you may withdraw cash in Russian rubles at The bank rate set for the date of withdrawal.

You may withdraw funds at the cash desk of any bank branch convenient for you. There are no restrictions on ruble deposits and accounts; funds in the accounts are safe, and all transactions are available at any time.

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