So, as part of the “Winter eSupport” program, 1,000 UAH has been credited to the cards of 1.8 million adults and 520,000 children.
Also, the Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Development of Education, Science and Technology — Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov shared which categories Ukrainians are spending their funds on most frequently:
- utilities — 63%
- mobile communication — 17%
- donations to the Defense Forces of Ukraine — 4%
Reminder: the “Winter eSupport” was initiated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (and has been nicknamed “Volodymyr’s Thousand” by the people), as a way to “provide social support to citizens during the challenging winter period.” The funds can be spent on utility bills, medical services, transport fares, mobile communication payments, donations to charity, etc.
However, some Ukrainians have already found a way to turn the 1,000 UAH from the government into cash or “free funds” — by topping up their mobile account and then requesting a refund through the payment service EasyPay. The company, for now, had to temporarily disable the service.
“Winter eSupport” can only be received by citizens residing in Ukraine, by applying through the Diia app. Funds will be transferred to National Cashback cards (pensioners and people with disabilities of groups I and II can receive 1,000 UAH through “Ukrposhta”).
At the beginning of December, Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that Ukrainians who applied for the 1,000 UAH “eSupport” abroad will be forced to return it.
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