UAE banks have stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Gazprombank.

Credit institutions in the United Arab Emirates have stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Russia's Gazprombank, reports TASS.

When attempting to use the card, ATMs of Emirati credit organizations display a message indicating a technical error.

It is noted that the card is either inactive or blocked. Users are also advised to contact their bank's support.

Previously, Russian banks that fell under U.S. blocking sanctions began to warn clients that the UnionPay cards they issued might stop working abroad.