ALTA Bank pays customers in Bitola, opens counters in Tetovo and Strumica
National Bank: 360 residents from Prilep, Ohrid and Resen withdrew up to 20,000 denars; weekly limit increased to 15,000 denars.
The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia says 360 residents from Prilep, Ohrid and Resen who did not have payment cards were able to withdraw funds today at ALTA Bank's branch in Bitola.
Officials reported that the payouts proceeded without disruption, with staff serving customers smoothly and the branch handling the volume without problems.
Transport for citizens from the three towns to Bitola and back was organised, easing access to their accounts. Each eligible person could withdraw up to 20,000 denars, within the maximum allowed limit for a two‑week period.
New counters and higher weekly limits
From Monday, ALTA Bank counters in Tetovo and Strumica will also open. Customers without payment cards in those two towns will be able to withdraw cash up to 20,000 denars at the local counters.
In addition, starting next week the bank will raise its weekly limit for cash withdrawals and card payments at points of sale. Instead of the current 10,000 denars, customers will have a weekly limit of 15,000 denars.
The National Bank provided the information and confirmed the measures as part of efforts to ensure access to cash for clients who do not hold payment cards.
Photo: press material from the event
