Russia imposes 30% commission on forex purchases by individuals – brokers

An exterior view shows Russia’s Central Bank headquarters in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2021. A sign reads: “Bank of Russia”. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) – Russia’s central bank has imposed a 30% commission on foreign currency purchases by individuals on currency exchanges, brokers told Reuters, citing a letter from the regulator.

The central bank has not immediately replied to a request for comment.

Reporting by Moscow bureau; Editing by Jacqueline Wong

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