As the rouble plummets following Western sanctions, Russians are flocking to cash machines in a bid to withdraw as much currency as possible.
Meanwhile, some attempting to use their debit and credit cards have had issues, as measures directly targeting a string of Russian banks come into effect.
“I’ve had several customers today who couldn’t pay because their cards aren’t working,” a fried shrimp vendor in Saint Petersburg’s Galleria shopping mall said.
Those with foreign bank accounts aren’t immune from the financial punishment being imposed on Russia over its invasion either.
Long queues have reportedly snaked outside of money transfer firms, such as Western Union, as people try to claw money back from abroad to cover their costs of living
