A bank popular among Russians has closed in Serbia. What will happen to their money and residence permit? On the night of October 31, the National Bank of Serbia revoked ALTA banka's license due to a sharp deterioration in its financial situation. The bank served 66,000 active customers, most of whom, according to the local media, were Russian. ALTA was one of the few banks where Russian citizens could open an account relatively quickly. It was required, among other things, for obtaining a residence permit, payment for studies and daily payments. Karolina Muscovit told Business FM that her son opened an account in September to enroll at the University of Belgrade and obtain a residence permit. Now parents of Russian students do not understand if documents will be accepted with an account in a bank that has lost its license. The situation is even more complicated for Maria from Novi Sad. She sold an apartment in the Moscow area and transferred about 100 thousand euros to ALTA. Ten days later the bank was closed. Insured deposits up to 50 thousand euros per person, including interest. The insurance also applies to foreign residents. The rest of the money will have to be filed for bankruptcy. Journalist, member of the Telegram channel "News of Serbia" Victoria Martynova draws attention to another problem - to receive an insurance payment, you may need an account in another bank. But it can be difficult for the Russians to open it. The deposit insurance agency promises to start making payments in the coming days. Customers are advised to follow the official information on the agency's website - aod. Rs. Author: Natalia Vorobyova Listen in sound.

A bank popular among Russians has closed in Serbia. What will happen to their money and residence permit? On the night of October 31, the National Bank of Serbia revoked ALTA banka's license due to a sharp deterioration in its financial situation. The bank served 66,000 active customers, most of whom, according to the local media, were Russian. ALTA was one of the few banks where Russian citizens could open an account relatively quickly. It was required, among other things, for obtaining a residence permit, payment for studies and daily payments. Karolina Muscovit told Business FM that her son opened an account in September to enroll at the University of Belgrade and obtain a residence permit. Now parents of Russian students do not understand if documents will be accepted with an account in a bank that has lost its license. The situation is even more complicated for Maria from Novi Sad. She sold an apartment in the Moscow area and transferred about 100 thousand euros to ALTA. Ten days later the bank was closed. Insured deposits up to 50 thousand euros per person, including interest. The insurance also applies to foreign residents. The rest of the money will have to be filed for bankruptcy. Journalist, member of the Telegram channel "News of Serbia" Victoria Martynova draws attention to another problem - to receive an insurance payment, you may need an account in another bank. But it can be difficult for the Russians to open it. The deposit insurance agency promises to start making payments in the coming days. Customers are advised to follow the official information on the agency's website - aod. Rs. Author: Natalia Vorobyova Listen in sound.