They did it for security purposes
Some banks have started today to close branch on the Khreschatyk street and Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the «News» informs.
Branch of VTB Bank was closed in the first half of the day. «It was a temporary measure for security purposes. Once additional security was sent to the office, it immediately continued working» - specified in the bank.
PrivatBank branches were not working as well. At the closed door there was a sign «For technical reasons». «The work of the four branches in the central part of the capital is suspended for a set of measures to provide additional security for staff and clients. These branches of the bank will work normally from early Tuesday. All ATMs and terminals of the bank as of 15.00 run non-stop» - press service of Privatbank informs.
Representatives of banks claim that there is no increased demand for banking services, including cashing.