Paritetbank: card for Russians and non-residents in Belarus

## About the bank

Paritetbank has operated since 15 May 1991 and was called "Poisk" until 2004. Licence No. 5 was issued on 13 February 2024. According to myfin.by, the main owner is BERISTORE HOLDINGS LIMITED with a 99.8267% stake. Assets were 809.9 million BYN on 1 July 2022, so the bank is small.

The app is called iParitet and can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play and AppGallery; there is also online banking at iparitet.by. The bank serves individuals and businesses and, per a review as of February 2026, is not named among the banks on EU lists.

## Account for non-residents

The bank opens accounts and cards for Russians and other foreigners. A personal visit with a passport and a foreign passport is required. After that, some operations can be done remotely in iParitet and online banking. If you are abroad, ask the bank in advance whether you can submit an application before arrival.

## Cards and payments

The main product for foreigners is the Mastercard Gold, issued in BYN, USD, EUR or RUB. It is valid for five years with free servicing, and issuance costs 450 BYN per a finuslugi.ru review for 2026.

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Network | Mastercard |
| Currencies | BYN, USD, EUR, RUB |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Price | 450 BYN |
| Security deposit | Not required |

A Belarusian Mastercard does not work in Russia, and Russian Mastercard and Visa cards have not worked in Belarus since 2022. Payments in Russia require a card on the Belkart network. Support for Mir, SBP (Faster Payments System) and UnionPay should be checked on the bank's website.

## Tariffs and restrictions

• The price of the Mastercard Gold for a foreigner is 450 BYN, noticeably higher than at other small banks.
• A personal visit is mandatory.
• On 25 September 2026 the processing centre carried out maintenance from 02:00 to 06:30, and Paritetbank was on the list of banks whose cards could work with interruptions. Have a backup payment method.
• Tariffs are published by the bank; check them before the visit.
• For comparison, Belarusbank and Priorbank require a deposit from non-residents.

## Who it suits

Paritetbank suits those who need a multi-currency Mastercard without a security deposit and are ready to pay 450 BYN for issuance. It is convenient for keeping rubles, dollars and euros in one bank. For payments in Russia a different product is needed, such as a Belkart from Technobank or BSB Bank.