Key points:
- The Government has updated the rules of the National Cashback programme.
- From 1 March, cashback will operate at two rates – 5% and 15%.
- Until the end of February, a fixed 10% cashback rate remains in place for all goods.
- A 15% refund is предусмотрено for Ukrainian goods in categories with a high level of imports.
- A 5% cashback will apply to categories with a lower share of imports.
- Cashback eligibility can be checked via the barcode scanner in the Diia app.
The Government has revised the terms of the National Cashback programme. From 1 March, the percentage of funds returned will depend on the category of goods. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine announced the changes.
The new rules introduce a differentiated payment model, where the cashback rate depends on the share of imports within a specific product category.
Until 28 February 2026 inclusive, the cashback will remain fixed at 10% for all goods. From March, the new rates will apply:
- a 15% cashback will be granted in categories where the share of imports in the consumer basket exceeds 35%. This includes non-food products such as clothing, footwear, cosmetics, household chemicals, goods for home improvement and pets, and stationery. Hard and soft cheeses, as well as certain types of pasta and cereals, will also qualify for the higher rate;
- a 5% cashback will apply in categories with a lower level of imports. These include bread, meat, dairy products, eggs, oil, vegetables, fruit, fish, canned goods, sweets, snacks, beverages, sauces, medicines and gardening products.
Consumers can check whether cashback applies to a specific product and which rate is available by using the barcode scanner in the Diia app.
The accrued funds can be used to pay for utility and postal services, purchase food, medicines or Ukrainian-produced books, as well as make charitable donations.
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