From October 2026, Belarusian banks are introducing new rules for individuals. For example, Belarusbank is limiting the use of other people's cards in its mobile application, while Priorbank is canceling cashback for pensioners in certain categories.

Belagroprombank is reducing interest rates on certain housing loans, and BelGazPromBank is launching a currency exchange service.

We will tell you about other changes that have occurred or will occur in October below. This information has been published on the websites and social media of the respective Belarusian banks.

Photo: Belarusian news agency / woman in a bank. Author Vitaly Kisterny

Belarusbank: ban on using other people's cards

From October 1, Belarusbank customers will no longer be able to add cards issued to other people to their accounts in the mobile application. If such cards are not removed, from this date, the customer will not be able to use any plastic cards in M-Belarusbank.

The bank explains this innovation as a fight against fraudulent transactions. Previously, this option helped relatives manage an account or keep a joint budget, but now it is becoming a thing of the past.

In addition, from October, the new online bank Belarusbank will have free push notifications. For club cards "Barhat", "Nastart", "Cart-Blansh", "Svoi", and student cards - about expenses. And for holders of "Persona", "Lady", "Men's Club", "Izi-Card", "Nastart", "Zebry", "Shchodroy", and "Laima" - about incoming and outgoing transactions.

Priorbank: cashback for pensioners is being cut

From October 19, Priorbank will update interest rates and other conditions for current accounts and cards of individuals. In particular, for plastic cards linked to pension accounts, cashback will no longer be available in the categories "Pharmacies", "Medicine and Health", "Marketplaces", "Transport and Travel", and "Garden and Vegetable Garden".

To retain cashback in these categories, the bank offers opening a current account with basic service conditions.

BelGazPromBank: currency exchange and new interest rates

From October 21, BelGazPromBank is changing the interest rates on the balance of funds on "BELKART Maximum" cards. And from next month, it is introducing a new service - exchanging banknotes and coins in Belarusian rubles. The commission will be 2% of the amount, but not less than 5 rubles.

Earlier, the bank warned that from October 1, it would change the accrual of interest on the balance of payroll cards Visa Platinum, Visa Infinite Optima, Visa Infinite, and Mastercard Black Edition.

The threshold amounts of positive balances in Belarusian rubles, upon reaching which a higher interest rate is accrued, have been reduced.

Belagroprombank: mortgage loan rates down

From October 1, Belagroprombank has reduced interest rates on already taken out housing loans. However, this does not apply to all loans - it is not specified which specific loans will be subject to revision.

Alfa-Bank: commissions and loan agreements

In October, Alfa-Bank is increasing the commission for accepting cash Russian rubles from non-residents for some clients. The bank is also changing loan agreements for the products "Card 100 days", "Credit card for individuals" and "Hippo".

MTbank: PIN codes and mobile application

From October 26, MTbank will change the rules for PIN codes for cards. And from October 1, in the mobile application MTbank Moby, the policy for processing personal data has been updated and the procedure for providing consent for services has been clarified.

In addition, the registration process has been clarified for clients with Android and subscribers of foreign mobile operators.