Russian central bank plans to implement incentive measures, providing economic benefits to banks that use the digital ruble for salary payments

Odaily Planet Daily News The Central Bank of Russia announced that it will provide economic incentives for settlements using the digital ruble.

Starting January 1, 2027, when corporate clients use the digital ruble to pay official salaries to employees and fulfill other payments stipulated by labor contracts, commercial banks will receive a reward of 0.67 rubles per executed instruction, with the minimum reward for a single instruction registry set at 10 rubles. The Central Bank of Russia expects this measure to prompt banks to more actively promote the digital ruble salary business to enterprises.

At the same time, the board of directors of the Central Bank of Russia approved a fee of 1 ruble per executed instruction for transfers from enterprises to individuals starting in 2027, with a minimum fee of 15 rubles per single registry. Previously, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the digital ruble is intended for state control over fiscal fund flows, and the use of the digital ruble by individuals is not mandatory. (bits)