Exchange Rate for Pensioners
This page publishes the current exchange rate of Russian rubles to PMR rubles, applied when crediting pensions and transfers from the Russian Federation to pensioners in Transnistria. This rate is set by the relevant bank handling pension payments.
Please note: this rate may differ from the commercial or market rate used in standard currency exchange operations. It applies exclusively to pension payments and preferential transfers.
What is the “pension rate”?
- The pension rate is a special exchange rate applied when:
- Transferring pensions from the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation;
- Receiving money transfers from individuals in Russia;
- Crediting social benefits in rubles to preferential banking products for elderly citizens.
Typically, this rate is set with social considerations in mind and differs from the main commercial rate in favor of the recipient.
Who is eligible for payments at the special rate?
Generally, this rate applies to:
- Pensioners receiving pensions from the Russian Federation;
- Holders of pension cards or deposits in PMR banks;
- Individuals registered as recipients of social benefits tied to a bank.
We are not a bank or intermediary. All information is provided for reference purposes and collected based on publicly available sources.
We are here to help
The purpose of this service is to inform pensioners and their relatives about the current rate so you can manage your finances and understand the rate at which funds are credited. We do not provide financial services or process transfers.
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