Growing Card Fraud Threatens Ukrainian Finances

April 17, 2026 at 14:09

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Fraud cases decreased, but losses surged by 24%
Total losses climbed to 1.4 billion UAH in 2025
Average fraudulent transaction jumped by 30%
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The landscape of card fraud in Ukraine has seen a paradoxical shift in 2025. Despite a decline in the number of fraudulent transactions, the amount lost by consumers increased significantly by 24% from the previous year. According to the National Bank of Ukraine, approximately 256,000 fraudulent card operations were reported, representing a 5% decrease compared to 2024.However, the total losses from these illegal activities amounted to a staggering 1.4 billion UAH, marking a nearly 25% rise. This increase is attributed to a 30% spike in the average value of each fraudulent transaction, growing from 4,247 UAH in 2024 to 5,536 UAH in 2025.

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