Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
February 9, 2024
Title: CBK launches the TOLL FREE line 0800 222-55
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, in order to provide additional information in a simple and understandable way, for the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, has launched the TOLL-FREE line 0800 222-55.
This line is dedicated to citizens from the Serbian community who live in the Republic of Kosovo and need to be informed correctly and concretely.
We remind you that the Regulation on Cash Operations:
- It does not prohibit or limit the acceptance of funds in bank accounts in Euros in licensed banks;
- It does not limit the exchange activity of any currency carried out by banking or non-banking financial institutions licensed by the CBK;
– Does not prohibit transfers from any country; AND
- It does not prohibit the possession and saving in any non-Euro currency (including the Dinar).
Therefore, all individuals have access to bank accounts and can accept funds in their accounts in Euro.
Citizens who do not yet have an account can open one at any bank, according to the CBK Regulation for access to Payment Accounts for Basic Services, that for vulnerable groups and social schemes there is no opening or maintenance fee , from January 1, 2024.
Only in the four northern municipalities, four bank branches, three micro-financial institutions (lenders) and over 15 non-bank financial institutions for payments and exchange operate. The number of branches and offices of financial institutions operating in that area is increasing, as financial inclusion is the objective of the CBK.
With respect
Department for Public Relations and Financial Education
[email protected]; 038 222-055 /107
Garibaldi Street, 33
10000, Pristina
The Republic of Kosovo