August 31, 2017 - 14:32 AMT
Mir Cards now available in Armenia via Ameriabank

Ameriabank is launching cards of Russian Mir payment system. Mir cards will be serviced at all ATMs of the bank, including those in provinces, the bank said in a statement on Wednesday, August 30.

Ameriabank is the mutual settlement bank from Armenia for integration of Armenian and Russian national payment systems ArCa and Mir, respectively.

It will also be issuing ArCa cards giving customers access to service at merchants and encashment centers in Russia. The new cards will be available in Ameriabank soon.

Currently Ameriabank is actively working towards completing the customization of its POS-terminals for Mir cards. As a result. a number of hotels, major trade and leisure centers where Ameriabank POS-terminals are installed will be able to service holders of Mir cards.

The integration of Armenian and Russian national payment systems will boost tourism between the two countries and provide customers more flexible and seamless experience while handling personal and business payments.

The first investment bank in Armenia, Ameriabank has been providing a large package of innovative banking services since 2007. Now Ameriabank CJSC is a universal bank offering corporate, investment and retail banking services in a comprehensive package of banking solutions.