On Friday, September 25, holders of cards of Belarus's largest banks may experience brief service interruptions.
The cause is scheduled technical work on the data transmission network equipment of the Banking Processing Center.

When exactly should we expect the disruptions?
Technical work is scheduled for Friday, September 25, from 2:00 to 6:30.

During this period, brief service interruptions are possible — that is, the system will operate, but with periodic 'dips'.

What may not work?
During the specified period, disruptions may occur in the operation of:

• bank cards — payment in stores, online, cash withdrawals
• trade and service organizations — terminals in cafés, stores, at gas stations
• cash dispensing points
• ATMs and other self-service devices
• banks' contact centers

Which banks will be affected by the restrictions?
The Banking Processing Center serves a number of Belarus's largest banks.

In the potential risk zone:

• Belaruskbank
• Belagroprombank
• BSB-Bank
• Paritetbank
• Sber Bank
• Belinvestbank
• MTBank
• Dabrabyt Bank
• Belgazprombank
• BelVEB Bank
• VTB Bank (Belarus)
• Alfa-Bank

If you are a client of one of these banks — you should be more attentive.

What to do?
Simple recommendations
Withdraw cash in advance — if you plan urgent payments or purchases during the night or early morning.
Do not schedule important transfers for 2:00–6:30 — there is a risk the transaction may not go through on the first attempt.
If the card does not work — wait a couple of minutes — the interruptions are brief, and the system should recover