- NSPK’s planned reduction of interchange fees on Visa/Mastercard transactions to 1% in 2027 and 0% in 2028, which could accelerate the shift to Mir.
- Bank of Russia’s assessment of NSPK ahead of a potential sale of minority stakes, signaling possible monetization of state payments infrastructure.
- Expansion of Mir’s international acceptance through bilateral agreements, such as with Indonesia, and its impact on the system’s global utility.
- Systemic risk from concentration of all domestic card payments through a single national switch.
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