Ukrainian Pensioners Switch to Diya Card: What Will Change from August 2025

Ukrainian pensioners received new opportunities in August 2025. They became the first to use the new Diya Card, which consolidates all state payments in one place. This is expected to simplify the receipt of social payments and improve the process overall.

Experts believe that this is just the beginning of large-scale reforms in the pension system. Soon, pensioners will be transitioned to a new digital system that is supposed to be convenient and secure.

'Unified banking was launched on August 1, but it has not yet started on a large scale. Banks are only trying and testing the system'

Additionally, the launch of electronic hryvnias and modernization of the marked funds system is planned. Proper indexation of pensions for fair payments is also crucial.

Pension Reform and the Problems of Chernobyl Liquidators' Widows

Shortly, a pension reform will be introduced to the Verkhovna Rada that will change the pension payment system in Ukraine. A reform of the minimum subsistence level for enhancing social protection is also planned.

However, at the same time, pensioners, widows of Chernobyl disaster liquidators, face problems in receiving pensions and inaccurate information about changes. This requires attention and regulation from the relevant institutions.

In August 2025, Ukrainian pensioners gained access to new opportunities and changes, including a new digital system for receiving social payments and upcoming reforms in the pension system. However, widows of Chernobyl disaster liquidators face problems in receiving pensions and information about changes, which requires attention and regulation.