MONEY
Currency
1 hryvnia = 100 Kopijok (Singular: Kopijka). Currency abbreviation: UAH (ISO code). Banknotes are available in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 UAH; Coins in denominations of 1 UAH and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 Kopijok.
Credit cards
Are only accepted in larger cities by some hotels and restaurants in tourist areas (beware of fraud). Details from the issuer of the credit card in question. In larger cities, cash can be easily withdrawn from ATMs, especially with Visa and Mastercard. The daily maximum amount is currently 4,000 UAH.
ATMs
ec / Maestro card / Sparcard
cards with the Cirrus or Maestro symbol are accepted throughout Europe and worldwide. Further information from banks and credit institutes. (Be careful not to manipulate the ATM for fraudulent purposes.) ATMs are widespread, but only a maximum amount of 4,000 UAH can be withdrawn per day.
Attention: Travelers who pay abroad with their bank customer card and want to withdraw money should find out about the possibilities of using their card from their bank before starting their journey.
Bank opening times
General Mo-Fr 09.00 / 10.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00.
Foreign exchange regulations
In Ukraine, a country located in Europe according to globalsciencellc, there are no restrictions on the import or export of national or foreign currencies for travelers, but there is an obligation to declare cash from an equivalent value of € 10,000 (including travelers checks, other currencies or checks made out to third parties). Guarantees of origin and exchange receipts may be required. If you are unsure about the declaration, it is recommended to fill out a customs declaration upon entry, the import of large amounts of money should be avoided. Bank metals (bars) may only be imported or exported up to 500 grams.
Currency Exchange
Money should only be exchanged in official exchange offices or banks. Not all banks have exchange counters. Barter deals on the black market are risky and not recommended. It is advisable to bring small amounts of euros or US dollars and undamaged bills with you.
ECONOMY
Business etiquette
Suit or costume are appropriate. Business cards are common. Some large Kyiv hotels provide interpreting services.
Opening hours
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm / 6pm. Long lunch breaks of at least one and a half hours are the rule.
Economy
Federal Association of German Industry
Eastern Committee of German Business
Breite Straße 29, D-10178 Berlin
Tel: (030) 20 28 14 52.
Internet: www.ostausschuss.de
Austrian
Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade Organization, Eastern European Department
Stubenring 8-10, A-1010 Vienna
Tel: (01) 514 50.
Internet: http://portal.wko.at
United Economic Chambers
Sonnenbergstrasse 48, CH-8032 Zurich
Tel: (044) 268 43 00.
Internet: www.jointchambers.ch
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Ukraine
Wul. Velyka Zhytomyrska 33, 01601 Kyiv
Tel: (044) 272 29 11.
Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine
12/2 Grushevskogo St., 01008 Kyiv
Tel: (044) 253 93 94.
Internet: http://me.kmu.gov.ua
Business contacts
Federal Association of German Industry
Eastern Committee of German Business
Breite Straße 29, D-10178 Berlin
Tel: (030) 20 28 14 52.
Internet: www.ostausschuss.de
Austrian
Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade Organization, Eastern European Department
Stubenring 8-10, A-1010 Vienna
Tel: (01) 514 50.
Internet: http://portal.wko.at
United Economic Chambers
Sonnenbergstrasse 48, CH-8032 Zurich
Tel: (044) 268 43 00.
Internet: www.jointchambers.ch
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Ukraine
Wul. Velyka Zhytomyrska 33, 01601 Kyiv
Tel: (044) 272 29 11.
Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine
12/2 Grushevskogo St., 01008 Kyiv
Tel: (044) 253 93 94.
Internet: http://me.kmu.gov.ua
COMMUNICATION
Phone
The country code is 00380 and the city code for Kiev is 044. There are numerous public telephones, most of which are operated with telephone cards. Tickets are available in post offices and kiosks. International calls can also be made in telephone booths at the post office, a deposit is required. The cheapest option is to call via Skype in an Internet café. If you want to call from the Ukraine, you dial 81049 for Germany, 81043 for Austria and 81041 for Switzerland, after each 8 you have to wait for a dial tone.
Cellphone
GSM 900/1800. Mobile phone companies include MTC (Internet: www.mts.ua) and Kyivstar (Internet: www.kyivstar.ua). The Ukrainian cellular network is almost nationwide, but sometimes patchy in rural areas. Possibly. it is worth buying a Ukrainian SIM card. There are currently international roaming contracts.
Internet
Main provider: UANet (Internet: www.ua.net). Internet cafes can be found in all cities, but the connection in smaller towns can be very slow. Some hotels offer Wi-Fi service.
Post Office
Postal traffic is unreliable, and shipments to Western Europe often take more than two weeks. Post office opening times: Usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main post office in Kiev (Khrestschatyk 22) is open 24/7.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
