According to experts, the final withdrawal of Visa and Mastercard cards from Russia will be smooth and gradual, while users will calmly and progressively switch to Mir cards

Alla Bakina said the banks are performing the gradual substitution by other instruments, including Mir cards

They no longer provide the functionality they always ensured, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department Alla Bakina said

According to experts, the final withdrawal of Visa and Mastercard cards from Russia will be smooth and gradual, while users will calmly and progressively switch to Mir cards