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Amex, Visa and MasterCard Update due to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

March 7, 2022

Thank you for being a valued customer. We want to assure you that we are continually monitoring the Russia-Ukraine situation and its impact on businesses operating in this region. Web-Leader is complying with all current sanctions and will comply with all upcoming sanctions.

Over the weekend, Visa and MasterCard announced a block on the following transactions:

  • Russian bank issued cards making purchases outside Russia
  • Foreign bank issued cards making purchases in Russia

Over the weekend, American Express announced a block on the following transactions:

  • Russian bank issued cards making purchases outside of Russia
  • Globally issued cards making purchases in Russia

Additionally, American Express has suspended their Belarus operations.

We are taking the proper actions effective Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time to block impacted transactions according to these announcements.