In short: Suits those who want low-cost cards and visit Minsk or the regional cities. The bank is very small, and the prices come from a February 2025 review.
Terms for non-residents
- Non-residents
- Yes
- Remote account opening
- No
- Visa / Mastercard
- Yes
- Russian-language support
- Yes
- Opening the first account
- 100 BYN (per a review, February 2025)
- Visa Gold
- 45 BYN, valid for 5 years, currencies BYN, USD, RUB
- Mastercard Standard and World
- 30 BYN for a named card, currencies BYN, USD, RUB
- Virtual Belkart
- Free
- Offices
- Minsk, Brest, Grodno, Gomel, Zhlobin
Pros
- Low-cost cards: from 30 BYN plus 100 BYN for opening an account
- Offices in five cities
- A choice of three networks: Visa, Mastercard and Belkart
- Chats in Viber and Telegram
Cons and limits
- A very small bank, with assets of 107.8 million BYN on 1 July 2022
- Prices are known from a February 2025 review
- Euro accounts were not opened for non-residents from February 2023 to May 2024
- A remote banking outage on 9 October 2026
## About the bank
StatusBank was registered on 25 February 2002. In 2017 it was renamed from Eurotorginvestbank. Since 2012 it has been owned by Eurotorg LLC, a large retail chain. Licence No. 26 was issued on 29 May 2025. Assets were 107.8 million BYN on 1 July 2022, so the bank is very small.
The bank's offices operate not only in Minsk but also in Brest, Grodno, Gomel and Zhlobin. This is convenient for non-residents who live in or visit these cities. In October 2026 the bank's website published news about transfers to China in yuan.
## Account for non-residents
The bank opens accounts and cards for Russians and other non-residents. A personal visit and a passport are required. According to a myfin.by review for February 2025, the first account costs 100 BYN.
One detail about euros: according to T-Zhurnal, from February 2023 to May 2024 the bank did not open euro accounts for non-residents. Card currencies are now BYN, USD and RUB. If you need a euro account, ask at the office before you travel.
The bank answers customers in Viber and Telegram chats, which is useful for checking prices or the list of documents before a trip.
## Cards and payments
According to a myfin.by review for February 2025, these cards are available.
| Card | Currencies | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Gold | BYN, USD, RUB | 45 BYN plus 100 BYN for opening an account, valid for 5 years |
| Mastercard Standard and World | BYN, USD, RUB | 30 BYN for a named card plus 100 BYN for opening |
| Virtual Belkart | BYN | Free |
Only Belkart, even a virtual one, works for payments in Russia. Visa and Mastercard are for trips to other countries. Support for Mir, SBP (Faster Payments System) and UnionPay should be checked on the bank's website.
## Tariffs and restrictions
- The prices in the table come from a February 2025 review; check them against the bank's tariffs before your visit.
- Remote opening is not available.
- On 9 October 2026 the remote banking system worked with a fault. Keep a backup payment method.
- The bank publishes tariffs and the list of documents on its website, and non-residents should confirm them in the Viber or Telegram chat.
## Who it suits
People choose StatusBank for its low-cost cards and network of offices. It suits those who often visit Brest, Grodno, Gomel or Minsk and want an inexpensive card. Those who need a large bank with substantial assets should look at other options.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to get a card at StatusBank?
According to a myfin.by review for February 2025, opening an account costs 100 BYN. Visa Gold costs 45 BYN, a named Mastercard costs 30 BYN, and a virtual Belkart is free. Check the prices against the bank's tariffs before your visit.
Can I open an account remotely?
No, a non-resident must come to an office with a passport. Offices operate in Minsk, Brest, Grodno, Gomel and Zhlobin.
Does the bank open euro accounts for non-residents?
From February 2023 to May 2024 such accounts were not opened for non-residents, as reported by T-Zhurnal. Check the current position with the bank.
Who owns StatusBank?
Since 2012 the bank has been owned by Eurotorg LLC. Until 2017 it was called Eurotorginvestbank.
Does the card work in Russia?
Payments in Russia require a Belkart. Belarusian Visa and Mastercard cards do not work there, and Russian cards do not work in Belarus either.