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Analysis
Access architecture

One digital-ruble account, access through different banks

The account is maintained on one Bank of Russia platform, a model that differs from separate accounts opened with commercial banks.

Published: 4 August 2026

4 min

One platform

The Bank of Russia operates the platform. A business has one digital-ruble account and can access it through participating banks where the necessary contractual relationship exists.

Practical consequence

Implementation should distinguish where funds are recorded from the interface used to access them. Bank roles, user permissions, checkout processes, and support need explicit agreement.


Correction history

No material corrections have been made.

This material is informational and analytical and does not constitute individual legal advice.