Currency exchange

 18–20 September, 09:00–18:00

Forum participants can withdraw cash (in Russian currency) and exchange currencies at the mobile office of Sberbank of Russia at the entrance to the Tavrichesky Palace.

The available currencies for exchange include the US dollar, Euro, Pound sterling, Swiss franc, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, Turkish lira, Belarusian rouble, Kazakhstani tenge, UAE dirham, Singapore dollar, Swedish krona, Norwegian krona, Canadian dollar, Danish krona.

BANK CARDS

Given the current restrictions on the use of foreign bank cards in Russia, we recommend that you carry cash with you for the entire duration of your stay in Russia.

In Russia, the cards of the Mir and UnionPay payment systems work using any currency without any restrictions. Participants are advised to apply for a card or bring an existing card of any of these payment systems with them, if possible.

Please note that the UnionPay payment system just recently began working in Russia, so there may occasionally be issues or rejected transactions when using cards of this payment system.

Please note the following restrictions when exchanging currency:

• You must present your passport for transactions involving more than RUB 40,000.
• Non-cash currency CANNOT be exchanged for cash in roubles if the currency is on the bank cards of the Mastercard or Visa payment systems issued outside of Russia. Roubles cannot be withdrawn in cash using these cards either.

 For the latest exchange rates, please see the Central Bank of the Russian Federation website: cbr.ru