How to Change Your Pension Receipt Method: A Guide for Ukrainian Retirees
Transitioning from traditional pension collection at postal offices to receiving payments via bank cards is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Ukrainian pensioners.
Many retirees are eager to switch to bank transfers due to the convenience and speed of receiving funds directly to their cards.
The process involves several straightforward yet essential steps.
First, retirees should personally visit their bank to open an account designated for pension payments.
It is crucial to adhere to the bank’s requirements for such an account to ensure smooth transactions.
Next, prepare and scan the necessary documents, including your passport, tax identification number, and bank details of the approved sample, which can be obtained at the bank branch.
Then, log into the Pension Fund of Ukraine’s official web portal to submit an application for transferring pension payments from the postal service to your bank account.
When submitting scanned documents, keep in mind that each file should not exceed 1 MB, and acceptable formats include JPG, JPEG, or PDF.
The scans must be color, clear, and legible, with multi-page documents combined into a single file, and proper naming of files according to the document type.
Making this switch helps Ukrainian pensioners manage their payments more efficiently and reduces the need to visit postal offices.
Experts also remind pensioners that timely submission of applications and compliance with document requirements are crucial for avoiding delays and ensuring consistent access to their retirement benefits.