Binance Plays Cards: Visa & Mastercard Withdrawals Gone for Ukraine Users 😬💳

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Binance temporarily changes fiat withdrawal options in Ukraine, suspending card-based withdrawals while keeping deposits and alternative channels active.

Binance, that old fox of crypto, has decided to tinker with its payment services in Ukraine. Starting December 29, 2025, users there will find their Visa and Mastercard withdrawals frozen-like a penguin in a snowstorm. Binance says it’s temporary, but hey, who’s ever seen a temporary fix last longer than a TikTok trend? Customer notices confirm the cold shoulder: no more direct bank card withdrawals for Ukrainians. Meanwhile, deposits and crypto trading remain untouched, because why not keep the good stuff?

Binance Halts Card Withdrawals Amid Payment Channel Changes

According to local Ukrainian media, the suspension kicked in Monday, and Binance hasn’t given a timeline-classic corporate jargon for “ask us again next Tuesday.” The exchange insists it’s temporary, though “temporary” now smells like a five-year plan. Deposits and crypto trading? Still operational. But let’s not kid ourselves: this feels like a bureaucratic game of chess where the pawns (you, dear user) get moved first. 🤷‍♂️

Binance уточнює, що нещодавнє оголошення про зміни у способах оплати стосується виключно тих користувачів з України, які раніше користувалися послугами Bifinity.

Сервіс ZEN для українських користувачів тимчасово недоступний і відновить роботу з 6 січня. Зміни в роботі сервісу…

– Binance Ukraine (@BinanceUkraine)

The banned services? Direct Visa and Mastercard withdrawals. Oh, and recurring buys and preset limit orders? Gone, like your patience after a bad Zoom call. But fear not! Deposits via cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay still work. Binance’s generosity knows no bounds-until it does. 🚨

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SWIFT bank transfers remain for deposits and withdrawals, so if you’re feeling fancy, dust off your business card and call your bank. Peer-to-peer trading is another option, if you’re up for a game of crypto Russian roulette. And Zen.com? Still listed as available but limping along until January 6, 2026. Expect delays, like waiting for a reply from a spam email. 🕒

Binance also clarified that the restrictions apply only to users in Ukraine who previously used Bifinity. Technical updates and partner infrastructure changes are the culprits-because nothing says “trust us” like blaming third-party chaos. Regulatory bodies? Not mentioned. Probably busy somewhere else. 😅

Binance Clarifies Scope and Impact of Ukrainian Restrictions

Binance insists P2P trading is alive and kicking, so go ahead and haggle with strangers online. Core trading functions are untouched, but let’s be honest: the real drama is the card withdrawal suspension. The exchange promises updates once the chaos settles, but with no timeline, we’re all just guessing in the dark. 🕯️

In the grand scheme of things, this is a reminder that fiat-crypto integration is still a toddler learning to walk. For Ukrainian users, adaptability is the name of the game. Buckle up-it’s a wild ride, and Binance is just the DJ spinning the chaos. 🎶

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2025-12-31 01:35