General
Advantages
ATTENTION
Clauses 1-3, 15, 17 and 18 of this Information Bulletin do not apply to terminals that are serviced in accordance with the requirements of the Decision No 27-N approved by the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia (CBA) dated 09.02.2026.
Terminal type
POS, VPOS, CRM POS, ArCaLink, SoftPOS
1․Transactions with ARCA cards issued by the "ArCa" system member banks, including "ID Bank" CJSC (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
1-2%
2․Transactions with VISA cards issued by the "ArCa" system member banks, including "ID Bank" CJSC (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
1.5-2․5%
3․Transactions with MASTERCARD cards issued by the "ArCa" system member banks, including "ID Bank" CJSC (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
1.5-2․5%
4․Transactions with VISA cards issued by Armenian and international banks that are not members of the "ArCa" system (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
2.5-3․5%
5․Transactions with MASTERCARD cards issued by Armenian and international banks that are not members of the "ArCa" system (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
2.5-3․5%
6․Transactions with other cards issued by Armenian and international banks that are not members of the "ArCa" system (The amount of the commission charged per transaction depends on the customer's monthly turnover and the type of Terminal: and based on the types, volumes and tariffs of other products and services provided by the Bank, individual rates may be applied, as well as other turnover-related requirements, in accordance with the procedure established by the agreement)
2.5-3․5%
7․Bank account opening/servicing
According to the Bank's current tariffs
8․Terminal installation
Free of charge
9․Urgent installation of POS Terminal: within a maximum of 2 business days in Yerevan, 3 business days outside Yerevan following signing/acceptance of the contract
AMD 10,000
10․SoftPOS service activation period
To use the SoftPOS solution, the customer must have a smartphone running Android 8.1 or higher and NFC capability, or another compatible device with the required software.
To use the SoftPOS solution, the customer must have a smartphone running Android 8.1 or higher and NFC capability, or another compatible device with the required software.
5 business days
11․Technical maintenance of the Terminal
Free of charge
12․Training of the customer’s employees on the use of the Terminal
Free of charge
13․Monthly GPRS connectivity fee
Free of charge
14․VPOS/ArCaLink
Not applicable
15․POS, Cash Register Machine/CRM POS terminal
AMD 5,000
16․SoftPOS solution
AMD 2,500
17․Minimum average monthly turnover requirement:
a/ In the case of a POS terminal, the minimum average monthly turnover shall not be less than AMD 1,000,000 (one million) for any three consecutive months, with the requirement not applying if the Customer pays a one-time fee of AMD 350,000 (three hundred and fifty thousand) for the servicing of the Bank Account or a monthly fee of AMD 30,000 (thirty thousand) for the first 12 months after installation of the POS terminal.
b/ In the case of a CRM POS terminal, the minimum average monthly turnover shall not be less than AMD 500,000 (five hundred thousand) for any three consecutive months, with the requirement not applying if the Customer pays a one-time fee of AMD 50,000 (fifty thousand) for the servicing of the Bank Account or a monthly fee of AMD 5,000 (five thousand) for the first 12 months after installation of the CRM POS terminal.
c/ In the case of a Soft-POS terminal, the minimum average monthly turnover shall not be less than AMD 250,000 (two hundred fifty thousand) for any three consecutive months, with the requirement not applying if the Customer pays an annual fee of AMD 30,000 (thirty thousand) or a monthly fee of AMD 2,500 (two thousand five hundred) for Bank Account servicing after the installation of the SoftPOS solution/terminal.
b/ In the case of a CRM POS terminal, the minimum average monthly turnover shall not be less than AMD 500,000 (five hundred thousand) for any three consecutive months, with the requirement not applying if the Customer pays a one-time fee of AMD 50,000 (fifty thousand) for the servicing of the Bank Account or a monthly fee of AMD 5,000 (five thousand) for the first 12 months after installation of the CRM POS terminal.
c/ In the case of a Soft-POS terminal, the minimum average monthly turnover shall not be less than AMD 250,000 (two hundred fifty thousand) for any three consecutive months, with the requirement not applying if the Customer pays an annual fee of AMD 30,000 (thirty thousand) or a monthly fee of AMD 2,500 (two thousand five hundred) for Bank Account servicing after the installation of the SoftPOS solution/terminal.
18․In case of termination of the contract within 12 months after the installation of the CRM POS terminal, a one-time penalty may apply (if the Customer has not chosen the option of paying the annual fee for account servicing). Moreover, the amount of the penalty shall be reduced by the total amount of monthly account servicing fees paid up the date of submission of the termination application.
AMD 50,000
19․A one-time penalty shall apply in case of termination of the contract within 12 months after the installation of the SoftPOS terminal. Moreover, the amount of the penalty shall be reduced by the total sum of monthly account servicing fees paid up the date of submission of the termination application.
AMD 45,000
20․A one-time penalty shall apply in case of inability to use the service due to damage to the device or smartphone during the validity period of the SoftPOS terminal contract.
AMD 45,000
1․Photos of business activities
if required
2․Documents confirming the customer's sales turnover
if required
3․In the absence of a bank account
documents required for opening a bank account
*
The Bank has the right to request additional documents and information from the client, based on the specifics of the service provided, the nature of the transaction, as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
ATTENTION
Clauses 1,2,3,15,17 and 18 of this Information Bulletin do not apply to terminals that are serviced in accordance with the requirements of the Decision No 27-N approved by the Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia (CBA) dated 09.02.2026.
The Decision No 27-N approved by the CBA Board dated 09.02.2026 is available at the following the link.
The Decision No 27-N approved by the CBA Board dated 09.02.2026 is available at the following the link.
From "ArCa" cards of the "Armenian Card" Closed Joint-Stock Company payment system, issued by banks operating in the Republic of Armenia
0,5%
From VISA cards issued by banks operating in the Republic of Armenia
0,9%
From MASTERCARD cards issued by banks operating in the Republic of Armenia
0,9%
In case of compliance with the requirements of clause 2 of the Decision N 27-N approved by the CBA Board dated 09/02/26, the following commission fees apply to POS/CRM POS-terminals
These commission fees apply to each POS-terminal/CRM POS-terminal provided to the customer, depending on the location of the Terminal
Terminal location/Commission fee
Yerevan - AMD 4,600
Regional towns - AMD 3,000
Villages - AMD 1,000
Regional towns - AMD 3,000
Villages - AMD 1,000
1
The tariff does not apply to customers of the Bank whose terminals were serviced under a different tariff before the effective date of this Information Bulletin, in accordance with a signed contract/agreement.
2
The general terms and conditions of the provision and servicing of payment terminals by the Bank to Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs are established by the “Service Rules for Accepting Cards as Means of Payment at Points of Sale/Service (PoSS)”.
3
The Rules are an integral part of this Information Bulletin.
4
The Bank is entitled to charge, without additional approval, from all accounts of the PoSS operating in the Bank the commissions and service fees specified in this Information Bulletin and/or the Agreement, including the one-time commission for urgent installation and the cost of the terminal in case of damage or loss of the POS terminal (including its components and auxiliary parts, such as, connecting cables, power supply unit and other accessories).
5
In case of insufficient funds in the accounts of the PoSS for the collection of commissions provided for in this Information Bulletin and/or the Agreement, shall be recorded as receivables of the PoSS. The classification of receivables shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.
6
IN THE EVENT A RECEIVABLE IS CREATED, THE BANK MAY SEND INFORMATION ABOUT THE CUSTOMER TO THE CREDIT BUREAU, WHERE THE CUSTOMER'S CREDIT HISTORY IS GENERATED. THE CUSTOMER HAS THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN HIS/HER CREDIT HISTORY FROM THE CREDIT BUREAU ONCE A YEAR FREE OF CHARGE.
7
A BAD CREDIT HISTORY CAN PREVENT THE CUSTOMER FROM OBTAINING A LOAN IN THE FUTURE.
8
For the purpose of customer due diligence as defined by RA law on “Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing” the Bank may require additional documents or information based on the “Know Your Customer” principle.
9
In accordance with the agreement with the U.S. based on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) the Bank may collect additional information for the purpose of identifying whether the customer is a U.S. taxpayer. In addition, in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia, the Bank may collect additional information to provide to the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia regarding foreign tax resident customers in compliance with the procedure envisaged by the Common Reporting Standard of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
10
The customer has the right to communicate with the Bank through a preferred means of communication: e-mail or regular mail. Electronic communication is the most convenient means. It is available on a 24/7 basis and is free of the risk of losing information in paper as well as ensures confidentiality.
11
The list of branches and ATMs of the Bank, and information on their locations and working hours can be found at the following link: Branches and ATMs.
12
The terms and procedures for the provision of remote services of the Bank through the IDBusiness Mobile application are set out in "Public terms of rendering remote banking services”.
13
ATTENTION: THE BANK IS SUPERVISED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Simply fill in the contact person's information using the following link. After receiving the application, the individual manager will contact you, answer all your questions and process the application. Or simply visit any branch of the Bank and fill out the application form.
The standard POS terminal installation process usually takes up to 5 (five) working days. However, there is also a possibility of urgent installation.
The bank provides a guide for the use of the POS terminal, and also provides training after the installation of the POS terminal, introducing all the rules of operation. The bank also provides card service manual and logos of cards serviced by the POS terminal.
POS-terminals are connected through a mobile connection, the costs of which are covered by the Bank, or through a Wi-Fi connection working in the territory of the trading point.
Copies of card transaction receipts (slips) must be kept for 3 (three) years from the date of transaction.
Offering customers a free choice in payment options
Potential for sales volume growth
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