Priorbank review
Updated September 28, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Priorbank is a Belarusian bank whose Visa debit card carries an annual fee of BYN 0 and pays points on everyday spending. It suits customers in Belarus who want a simple card with rewards, though a currency conversion fee of 3% makes it a poor pick for frequent travel.
Key facts
- Best for
- A rewards debit card for Belarusian customers who want no annual fee.
- Currency conversion fee
- 3% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Card type
- Debit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Card network
- Visa (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Priorbank open joint-stock company (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Belarus (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1989 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Rewards
- Official website
- priorbank.by
Credit cards
- Annual fee
- BYN 0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Currency conversion fee
- 3% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Rewards type
- Points (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Rewards rate
- 0.5% to 1.5% through PriorPlus (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Card kind
- Credit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Priorbank open joint-stock company (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Belarus (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1989 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- No annual fee
- Features
- Rewards
Pros and cons
Pros
- The annual fee is BYN 0, and the card sits in the no-annual-fee model
- Points pay 0.5% to 1.5% through PriorPlus through the PriorPlus programme, a rewards perk on a plain debit card
- The bank has been running since 1989, and the card works on the Visa network
- Visa covers 58.6% of the cards listed on the site, so acceptance is the common case
Cons
- Currency conversion of 3% sits above the 1% site median, which punishes spending abroad
- Support runs on phone only
- Rewards come as points at 0.5% to 1.5% through PriorPlus, so the rate depends on PriorPlus use
Who it suits
- Customers in Belarus who want a Visa debit card with points on everyday spending
- Anyone who wants a card with no annual fee and a simple debit setup
- People who already bank with Priorbank, since the account and the card sit with the same provider
Who should look elsewhere
- Frequent travellers, since currency conversion runs at 3%
- Anyone who needs email or chat support, since support runs on phone only
- Card shoppers after cashback or miles, since the rewards type is points
Who runs it
Priorbank is a Priorbank open joint-stock company headquartered in Belarus, and it has been going since 1989. Customers reach it by phone: support runs on phone. It is a bank rather than a standalone card issuer, so the account and the card sit with the same provider.
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Where Priorbank is available
- Available
- Belarus
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 29, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Priorbank card cost to hold?+
Priorbank's card carries an annual fee of BYN 0 and is listed as a no-annual-fee product. It is a debit card, so spending draws on the balance in an existing current account rather than a line of credit.
What is the currency conversion fee?+
Spending in another currency is charged 3%, above the 1% site median. The debit ranking on the site puts the median conversion cost at 1%, so frequent travel is where this card costs most.
How do the Priorbank rewards work?+
Priorbank pays 0.5% to 1.5% through PriorPlus through the PriorPlus programme, and the rewards type is points rather than cashback or miles. Points build with PriorPlus activity, so the return depends on how much everyday spending goes through the account.
Which card network does it use?+
The card runs on the Visa network, and Visa makes up 59.8% of the debit cards in this comparison, so it is the most common choice in the debit ranking and a familiar card abroad.
Who runs Priorbank?+
Priorbank is a Priorbank open joint-stock company based in Belarus, and it has been going since 1989. The deposit account, the card and the rewards programme all come from the same provider, so the same bank handles the balance and the points.
How do I get help from the bank?+
Support runs on phone only, which means phone is the sole channel on record. Anyone who prefers email or live chat has no listed route to the bank, so questions raised outside opening hours tend to wait.
Who is the Priorbank card for?+
Priorbank issues a debit card, and its card kind is credit, so it suits residents who bank in Belarus and want points on ordinary spending. A conversion fee of 3% makes it a weaker fit for anyone spending abroad often.
Where is Priorbank available?+
The bank is headquartered in Belarus, per BY, and its card is priced in Belarusian currency. It is a domestic product for customers who bank locally, with points through PriorPlus and a Visa card, rather than something aimed at an international audience.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priorbank checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Founded January 20, 1989”
- plus.priorbank.by/en/topic/rules checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Card network
“Bank - Priorbank open joint-stock company, located at: Republic of Belarus, Minsk, V. Khoruzhey Str., 31A”
- priorbank.by/cards checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Annual fee, Currency conversion fee, Pricing model
“Visa Classic/Mastercard Standard: '0 BYN in BYN'”
- priorbank.by/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card kind, Features, Rewards rate, Rewards type
“Credit cards available as debit and credit products”
- priorbank.by checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“card support +375 17 289 92 92 round-the-clock”
- priorbank.by/offers/cards checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type
“Bank cards: order payment plastic cards online”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.
Related by the facts
Priorbank
A rewards debit card for Belarusian customers who want no annual fee.