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From 2026, alcohol and cigarettes will be sold only by card

From 2026, alcohol and cigarettes will be sold only by card

Starting from April 1, 2026, it will no longer be possible to purchase alcohol and tobacco products with cash. According to the new regulation, these products will be sold only through a plastic card or electronic payment systems.

The government’s decision aims to strengthen control and increase transparency in the circulation of these products. This means that starting from 2026, POS terminals or mobile payments will become the main method for purchasing alcohol or cigarettes.

Let your close ones know as well — this change in law is attracting the attention of many.

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