You Can Now Pay with Idram on Glovo: The Long-Awaited Partnership Is Now a Reality

 Thursday, September 24 2026 19:40:56
You Can Now Pay with Idram on Glovo: The Long-Awaited Partnership Is Now a Reality

ArmInfo. It is now possible to pay with Idram when placing orders on Glovo, as officially announced during an event celebrating Glovo Armenia’s 5th anniversary. From now on, when placing an order, simply select Idram from the available payment methods and complete the payment through the Idram&IDBank app.

Idram`s "City of Good Deeds": From Teamwork to Real Charitable Projects
 Thursday, September 24 2026 15:26

ArmInfo. “City of Good Deeds” was the theme of Idram’s annual team-building event this year, which stood out for its unique purpose.

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Donations to the diplomatic service bodies of the Republic of Armenia operating abroad amounted to 65.3 million drams, while expenses amounted to 37.5 million drams.
 Thursday, September 24 2026 15:21

ArmInfo. In the second quarter of 2026, donations to the diplomatic service of the Republic of Armenia operating abroad totaled 65.3 million drams, while expenses amounted to 37.5 million drams. These revenues were generated through donations provided by host countries to the embassies of the Republic of Armenia in Kuwait and Qatar. At its meeting on September 24, the Government of the Republic of Armenia amended the country's state budget for the current year.

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From Car Selection to Purchase – All in One Place: Ameriabank to Present its Myar.am Platform and Special Offers at Armenian Auto Show
 Wednesday, September 23 2026 12:57

ArmInfo. Visitors of the Armenian Auto Show, scheduled to be held on September 25-27 at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan, will have the opportunity to choose and buy a car right during the exhibition. At the expo, Ameriabank will present its MyCar.am platform and special offers developed with partner car dealers. For three consecutive days visitors will be able to find their preferred car and buy it without making any down payment.

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Ardshinbank Participates in International Exhibition in China
 Wednesday, September 23 2026 10:57

ArmInfo. From September 8 to 11, Ardshinbank participated in the International Exhibition for Cooperation between Banks and Enterprises in Xiamen, China. The event was held as part of the 26th China International Investment and Trade Fair.

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The Central Bank of Armenia and the National Bank of Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the financial sector.
 Tuesday, September 22 2026 21:14

Arminfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia and the National Bank of Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the financial sector. The goal is to strengthen the stability of the financial systems of the two countries, increase the transparency and resilience of the financial sector, and protect the legitimate interests of depositors and investors. This is stated in a message from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

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IDBank and the “Dekavva Fund” Stand with People from Artsakh
 Tuesday, September 22 2026 18:36

ArmInfo. As part of the “Side by Side” initiative, IDBank has launched a new partnership, this time supporting families forcibly displaced from Artsakh who are currently living in the Sevan community.

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The Central Bank of Armenia held a seminar in Dilijan with the participation of the Nobel Prize Laureate
 Tuesday, September 22 2026 14:15

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia, together with J-PAL Europe, organized a seminar, "From Evidence to Policy: Building a Culture of Experimentation," with the participation of Nobel Prize laureate in economics and one of the world's leading economists, Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee. The seminar took place on September 22 in the Armenian resort town of Dilijan (Tavush Region). The seminar focused on the development and implementation of policies based on facts and scientific research.

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Martin Galstyan: Together with the government and partners, we are embarking on the creation of the “Evidence-to-Policy Lab”
 Tuesday, September 22 2026 13:22

ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia, together with the Government and other partners, is embarking on the creation of an "Evidence-to-Policy Lab." Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan announced this on September 22 during a seminar entitled "From Evidence to Policy:  Building a Culture of Experimentation."

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Inflows of transfers to Armenia accelerated sharply over the first 7 months of 2026, reaching $4.5 billion, with a leading 69% coming from Russia
 Tuesday, September 22 2026 11:48

ArmInfo. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in January-July 2026 posted substantial annual growth of 2.6 times (following a 5.5% decline a year earlier), amounting to $1.9 billion. At the same time, the net inflow of non-commercial transfers increased by 25.1% (almost the same as a year earlier - 25.9%), reaching $482.1 million. The share of the latter in the total net inflow decreased to 26% (after rising a year earlier from 40% to 54%). This is evidenced by data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

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On Armenia’s interbank foreign exchange market, both dollar and ruble transactions were actively conducted from September 14 to 18
 Friday, September 18 2026 17:52

ArmInfo.  On Armenia’s foreign exchange interbank market, both dollar and ruble transactions were actively conducted from September 14 to 18. At the same time, euro transactions have not been conducted for the third consecutive week. In particular, the trend in dollar transactions shifted from a 13.3% decline to 31% growth, while the growth in ruble transactions sharply accelerated from 30.2% to 94%. This allowed the weekly volume of ruble transactions to retain its predominance over dollar transactions, with the gap increasing from 2.2 times to 3.3 times.

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More than just awards: the Junius Financial Tournament has concluded
 Friday, September 18 2026 13:15

ArmInfo.  Complex calculations, tough competition and major victories: the popular among children Junius Financial Tournament has come to an end. In an interactive and dynamic environment, participants learned how to manage and save money wisely, recognize and protect themselves against modern financial scams, and effectively use digital financial tools.

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Co-badged Arca UnionPay cards are now available at Converse Bank
 Friday, September 18 2026 11:54

Arminfo. The project to issue Arca UnionPay co-badged cards has officially been launched in Armenia as part of cooperation between the national payment systems of Armenia and China - Armenian Card (Arca) and UnionPay International (UPI). Convers Bank is one of the first in Armenia to offer its cardholders the opportunity to obtain an Arca UnionPay co-badged card with the capabilities of both systems - local and international. This is noted in a statement by Convers Bank.

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"The Power of One Dram" - General Partner of the "Climate Change and Women" Awards
 Thursday, September 17 2026 22:32

ArmInfo. The August beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram" initiative was "Orran" Charitable Non-Governmental Organization. Thanks to the accumulated AMD 4,719,020, the child beneficiaries of the organization started the academic year fully prepared, equipped with the necessary school clothing and stationery.

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Acba Bank is the Market Maker for EBRD Bonds in Armenia
 Wednesday, September 16 2026 21:05

ArmInfo. Acba Bank will act as the market maker for the Armenian dram (AMD) denominated bonds of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the Armenia Securities Exchange, ensuring their liquidity in the secondary market.

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IDBank in Monaco: Armenian Financial Innovation on a Prestigious International Stage
 Wednesday, September 16 2026 13:28

ArmInfo. During the two-day exhibition held in Monte Carlo, Armenia and Armenian products were showcased to the international community, ranging from fine jewelry and diamond manufacturing to innovative banking solutions.

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Armenia`s short-term country risk premium has fallen to a historically low level.
 Tuesday, September 15 2026 20:06

ArmInfo. Armenia's short-term country risk premium continued to decline, reaching a historically low level. This was stated by Martyn Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, while presenting the rationale for the Central Bank Board's decision to raise the refinancing rate from 6.5% to 6.75% at a press conference on September 15.

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Central Bank Governor: Excess demand observed in Armenia far exceeds GDP potential
 Tuesday, September 15 2026 18:29

ArmInfo. Demand in Armenia has expanded significantly, bringing with it inflationary risks. This was stated by Martyn Galstyan, Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, during a press conference on September 15.

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Martin Galstyan: Pronounced excess-demand factors prompted the Central Bank to raise the refinancing rate
 Tuesday, September 15 2026 17:52

ArmInfo.  Pronounced excess-demand factors prompted the Central Bank of Armenia to raise the refinancing rate. Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia Martin Galstyan stated this on September 15 during a press conference convened to present the rationale for the decision by the Central Bank Board to raise the key rate from 6.5% to 6.75%, after keeping it unchanged for nine months.

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The Central Bank of Armenia raised the refinancing rate from 6.5% to 6.75%.
 Tuesday, September 15 2026 14:52

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia raised the refinancing rate from 6.5% to 6.75%, after nine months of no change. This decision was made on September 15 at a meeting of the Central Bank of Armenia's Board. According to this decision, the rates on Lombard repos were also increased by 0.25 percentage points to 8.25% and on deposits attracted from banks to 5.25%.

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Unlocking Premium Flight Privileges: IDBank joins Visa and Wizz Air to Introduce Next-Generation Travel Privileges in Armenia
 Tuesday, September 15 2026 14:15

ArmInfo. IDBank is the first in the CIS and Southeastern Europe to introduce the new Visa Wizz Air Platinum co-branded travel card.      

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