Banks in Russia have started to block large cash withdrawals from ATMs

Russian banks have implemented temporary measures to limit large cash withdrawals from ATMs, according to the RIA Novosti agency. When clients attempt to withdraw considerable amounts, the operation is automatically blocked, and the bank contacts them to confirm the withdrawal intention. After confirmation, the client can resume the operation after approximately five minutes. This measure is part of a broader trend of control over financial operations, and the Central Bank of Russia has announced that it will include large transfers between its own accounts in the list of fraud indicators, starting from January 1, 2026.