In short: Suits as an additional bank for those who withdraw cash with a Mir card and will confirm the terms themselves. The main limitation is that the bank has been on the EU list since February 2025.
Terms for non-residents
- Non-residents
- Check with the bank
- Remote account opening
- No
- Visa / Mastercard
- Check with the bank
- Russian-language support
- Yes
- Systemic importance
- group II bank for 2026
- Mir at ATMs
- accepted, fee about 3%, limit 1,000 BYN per month (per the mail.ru review of January 2026)
- EU sanctions
- on the list since February 2025
- Non-resident terms
- to be confirmed with the bank
Pros
- Systemically important group II bank
- ATMs accept Russian Mir cards
- Fee for withdrawal with a Mir card is about 3%, lower than at some banks (about 4%)
- Serves private customers and businesses
Cons and limits
- On the EU list since February 2025
- Non-resident terms must be confirmed with the bank
- Withdrawal limit with a Mir card is 1,000 BYN per month
- A visit in person is required for a non-resident's first account
## About the bank
Belgazprombank is a group II systemically important bank in Belarus: the National Bank confirmed this in its list for 2026. The bank serves private customers and businesses. The official website is belgazprombank.by.
Information on owners, assets and the licence is available in the bank's disclosures on its website.
## Account for non-residents
Account-opening terms for non-residents are not described on the bank's website, so the procedure, documents and card issue cost should be confirmed with the bank before the trip. The general rule at Belarusian banks is that a non-resident opens the first account or card in person, and a passport is required.
## Cards and payments
The main practical fact about the bank is that its ATMs accept Russian Mir cards. According to the mail.ru review of 30 January 2026, the withdrawal fee is about 3% and the limit is 1,000 BYN per month. Settlements in Belarusian roubles are made at the issuer's rate.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mir cards accepted at ATMs | yes |
| Fee | about 3% (per the mail.ru review, January 2026) |
| Withdrawal limit | 1,000 BYN per month |
For comparison, the Mir withdrawal fee at Sber Bank, BNB-Bank and Alfa-Bank is about 4%, while Belinvestbank and VTB (Belarus) charge none. As an example, withdrawing 1,000 BYN with a Mir card at a fee of about 3% costs roughly 30 BYN, versus 40 BYN at about 4%. A limit of 1,000 BYN per month means larger sums must be withdrawn over several months or paid another way.
Which cards the bank issues to non-residents, and whether it supports SBP (Faster Payments System) and UnionPay, should be confirmed with the bank.
## Sanctions and risks
Belgazprombank has been on the EU sanctions list since February 2025. The EU transaction ban in force from 2 December 2025 covers Alfa-Bank, Sber Bank and VTB (Belarus); Belgazprombank is not named in it, but it is on the EU list.
In practical terms:
- payments through European banks and services may be declined;
- settlements inside Belarus and with Russia are less restricted;
- keep a backup card from another bank for payments outside the two countries.
## Who it suits
The bank is worth considering as an additional one: if ATMs that accept Mir cards at a fee of about 3% matter to you, and you are ready to confirm the terms directly. Your Russian Mir card stays in your hands, and the bank serves as a cash withdrawal point. If you need a ready product for a non-resident with a clear price, start with the banks in the ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Does Belgazprombank accept Mir cards?
Yes, the bank's ATMs accept Russian Mir cards. According to the mail.ru review of January 2026, the fee is about 3% and the limit is 1,000 BYN per month. Settlements are made in Belarusian roubles at the issuer's rate.
Is Belgazprombank under sanctions?
The bank has been on the EU list since February 2025. This means operations through European banks and services may not go through. Inside Belarus and in settlements with Russia the effect is much smaller.
Does the bank open accounts for non-residents?
Non-resident terms are not described on the bank's website. First confirm with the bank whether a visit is required, which documents are needed and the price. The general rule at Belarusian banks is that a non-resident opens the first product in person.
Which bank should I choose for a reliable start as a Russian?
If you need clear tariffs for non-residents, start by comparing banks in the ranking. Belgazprombank is reasonable to consider as an addition, especially if you need ATMs that accept Mir cards.