The introduction of a digital ruble should not lead to a significant outflow of capital from the traditional banking sector, the Bank of Russia said.

The digital ruble as the third form of the national currency will complement, and not replace cash and non -cash rubles. Thus, the risks of the outflow of funds from the banking sector after the introduction of the digital ruble will be minimal, according to the Central Bank.

“The introduction of a digital ruble can affect the situation with bank liquidity, but will not lead to a significant outflow of funds from the banking sector,” the regulator said.

In particular, the Bank of Russia does not expect a large-scale outflow of funds from bank deposits and other financial instruments due to the lack of interest on the remaining funds in digital rubles.

According to the forecast of the regulator, credit organizations will be able to successfully adapt thanks to the phased introduction of a new digital form of the Russian currency.

Earlier, at the Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport, an operation was first underwent to pay for the service with digital rubles using a QR code, the press service of the Air Gate of the Northern Capital said.