Last year, the National Bank also reached an agreement with the Federal Reserve System of the USA regarding the acceptance of such banknotes, which significantly reduced costs related to transportation, insurance, and other associated expenses. As a result, the commission fee for transactions decreased to 0.3%.
The buyback of old dollars began in 2024, during which the commission was calculated based on market quotes from foreign partners. The National Bank continues this activity as part of temporary measures to address the issue of accumulating outdated banknotes.