Ukrainians received 232 million UAH in cashback from the government for purchasing domestically produced goods in November – nearly double the amount received in October.
This is reported by the Ministry of Economy.
The average payout increased from 97 to 116 UAH per person. The number of cashback recipients grew by 800,000 compared to the previous month, reaching almost 2 million people.
“This indicates that interest in the program continues to rise, as does the demand for Ukrainian-made products. Please note that payments for December and January will be made at the end of February 2025,” said First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.
The most active participants in the program remain Ukrainians under 45 years old, making up 60% of all users. Mid-aged participants account for 24%, while older participants (60+) represent 16%.
Almost 700,000 citizens did not receive payouts because they did not activate their cashback cards in the “Diia” app on time or accumulated less than 2 UAH. Currently, the total amount of cashback they have accumulated is 48 million UAH.
Cashback payments for December and January will take place at the end of February 2025. This is related to the specifics of the budget process. All accrued funds will be paid out in full. To receive cashback on time, it is important to activate the payment card in the “Diia” app. You can also check your cashback accruals in “Diia.”
Key figures of the program as of December 25, 2024:
The program includes leading national retail chains, pharmacies, gas stations, as well as a significant number of regional chains and individual stores.
Background. Earlier, Mind reported that, starting from August 24, Ukrainian manufacturers can apply to participate in the “National Cashback” program through the “Diia” portal.