In short: Suits those who need a Belkart card with Mir support for payments in Russia. The terms are published mainly in market reviews, so check prices with the bank before your visit.
Terms for non-residents
- Non-residents
- Yes
- Remote account opening
- No
- Visa / Mastercard
- Yes
- Russian-language support
- Yes
- Belkart Premium (Mir)
- issuance fee BYN 60
- Visa Classic, Gold, Platinum, Infinite
- issuance fee BYN 100, 200, 350 and 1,000 respectively
- Visa validity
- 4 years
- Unistream transfer payouts
- at the bank's cash desks
- New card in 2026
- Belkart Maximum, a travel card
- Fee period
- based on a February 2025 review; check with the bank
Pros
- Belkart Premium, integrated with Mir, for payments in Russia
- A separate section and a dedicated OpenCard product for non-residents
- Visa in four tiers, with a card validity of 4 years
- Unistream money transfers are paid out at the bank's cash desks
Cons and limits
- Detailed terms are published in reviews rather than on the bank's main page
- The first product can only be opened in person
- Visa cards cost noticeably more than Belkart
## About the bank
Technobank was registered on 5 August 1994 and holds licence No. 11 of 31 December 2013. Its owners are private shareholders, and the stakes are not published. Assets were BYN 842.9 million as of 1 July 2022. The bank serves retail and business clients and has a mobile app for iOS and Android.
In 2026 the bank began issuing Belkart Maximum, a travel card. The website has a "Non-residents" section covering Belkart, Mir and OpenCard cards.
## Account for non-residents
Accounts and cards are opened for Russians and other non-residents. A personal visit with a passport is required, and there is no remote opening. The main product, "OpenCard for non-residents", includes Belkart Premium with Mir support and four tiers of Visa.
Detailed terms are published mainly in market reviews, and the bank's main page gives few details. Request current prices and the list of documents before you travel. Russians can also collect Unistream money transfers at the bank's cash desks, as reported by myfin.by in its April 2026 review.
## Cards and payments
| Card | Network and currency | Issuance fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belkart Premium | Belkart, compatible with Mir, BYN | BYN 60 |
| Visa Classic | Visa, BYN, USD, EUR | BYN 100 |
| Visa Gold | Visa, BYN, USD, EUR | BYN 200 |
| Visa Platinum | Visa, BYN, USD, EUR | BYN 350 |
| Visa Infinite | Visa, BYN, USD, EUR | BYN 1,000 |
Prices are taken from a myfin.by review from February 2025, and Visa cards are valid for four years. According to myfin.by, Belkart Premium with Mir is the option for payments in Russia. Visa is useful outside Russia, but Belarusian Visa and Mastercard cards do not work in Russia. Support for SBP (Faster Payments System) and UnionPay should be checked on the bank's website.
## Fees and limitations
- Terms for non-residents are published in reviews, not in detail on the bank's website.
- The card is issued only at a personal visit.
- Check the February 2025 prices against the bank's tariffs before your visit.
Classic is enough for everyday purchases and online payments abroad. Gold, Platinum and Infinite cost more to issue, so take them only if you need premium-tier conditions.
## Who it suits
Technobank is chosen by those who need Belkart Premium with Mir at a low issuance fee of BYN 60, for payments in Russia and Belarus. For heavy spending in Europe, look at a higher Visa tier and weigh its price. The bank is not suitable for those who need a remote start.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Technobank card work in Russia?
Belkart Premium in the OpenCard range is integrated with Mir and suits payments in Russia. Belarusian Visa and Mastercard cards do not work in Russia.
How much does a card cost for a non-resident?
According to a myfin.by review from February 2025, issuing Belkart Premium costs BYN 60. Visa Classic, Gold, Platinum and Infinite cost BYN 100, 200, 350 and 1,000. Check the prices against the bank's tariffs.
Can I open a card remotely?
No, non-residents need to visit in person with a passport. The bank does not offer remote issuance of a first card.
Can I collect a Unistream transfer at Technobank?
Yes. According to a myfin.by review from April 2026, Unistream transfers are paid out at the bank's cash desks.
What is the Belkart Maximum card?
It is a travel card that Technobank began issuing in 2026. Check the conditions for non-residents with the bank.