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BSGV offers international Visa and MasterCard cards.
With VISA and MasterCard cards you can withdraw cash from ATMs worldwide, make cashless payments of goods and services at all trade outlets with VISA/ MasterCard logo, and get access to various kinds of most popular banking operations.

All VISA/ MasterCard Cards:

  • give easy access to funds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • have 2 years validity period
  • allow free cash withdrawal in different currencies from all BSGV ATMs
  • keep you from carrying large amounts in cash
  • regardless the currency of the transaction allow replenishment of the card account in cash in BSGV branches or via bank transfer 
  • give monthly detailed account statements on all transactions
  • can be linked to SMS-service to inform you on all card transactions (for additional fee)
  • possibility of supplementary card issue

Spending limits on banking cards

Now VISA/ MasterCard cards are offered within Banking Services Packages providing you with an access to a wide range of advantages:

  • account opening in different currencies: rubles, US dollars and euros 
  • no insurance deposit required
  • an access to a minimum or enlarged range of services
  • a set of discounts for daily and privileged banking services and partner’s offers
  • you can become an owner of different packages at the same time

Card Issuance:

  • you can fill in the pre-application form on our website or the manager in one of BSGV branches will help you fill in a card issuance form 
  • to apply for a card – choose the most suitable of 5 packages 
  • you sign the card and activated it by calling Cardholder support center

Required Documents:
For Russian citizens:
- a passport (or any other document certifying the identity of the client in accordance with the Russian legislation)For foreign citizens, including CIS countries:
- a valid visa and a passport or any other document certifying the identity of the client

Card Holder’s Age:
· VISA/ MasterCard holder’s minimal age – 14

Packages:

Tradition
–an access to a basic range of banking services at the most affordable rate.

With Tendency you can obtain the most popular international banking cards, a set of additional services and a Special Youth offer.

By choosing Prestige you become an owner of privileged banking services and special offers from Bank’s partners.

Premium Package – is a premium offer with an extended set of banking services and special benefits from our partners.

YOUTH Package a unique offer to young people aged 18-24, that combines a set of banking services and ISIC benefits.

 - VISA Electron or Maestro/ TRADITION Package
 - VISA Ñlassic or MasterCard Standard/ TENDENCY Package
 - VISA Gold or MasterCard Gold/ PRESTIGE Package
- MasterCard Platinum / PREMIUM Package

- Tariffs BSGV
For additional information on BSGV rates, please contact BSGV Call Center.

Security
Plastic cards are safer than carrying cash with you. Even if you have lost your card or it was stolen from you, all you have to do is to contact BSGV Card Processing Center and inform them about the incident. Your card will be blocked immediately keeping your money safe. A new card with a new PIN code will be issued to your name in a short time.

Internet Usage
If you want to perform transactions on Internet with your BSGV card, please contact our Cardholder Support Center by phone number (+ 7 495) 981-00-01 (24 hours) to activate your Internet facility.


Related Products

 - Current Account -
  the basic means connecting the bank with its clients. 
- Banking Services Packages
- DEFENSE Banking cards' insurance 

                                    Cardholders Support Center is available 24 hours a day 
                                    from Moscow and abroad
at: +7 (495) 981 0001
                                    from other regions of Russia at: 8 800 700 600 0

Rates of Bank of Russia
USD 30,6858
EUR 39,2901
GBP 47,2500
03 September 2010


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How did you find out about BSGV?

  Call Center
Moscow: +7 (495) 7830000
Saint-Petersburg: +7 (812) 3362336
Other regions: 8 800 700 600 0* 
Cardholder support center: 8 800 700 600 0*
(*Moscow and other regions, free for all regions)

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