Pensioners across Serbia were reportedly unable to access their pension payments in cash on Tuesday, despite receiving notifications that the money had been deposited, according to the opposition party Serbia Centre (SRCE).
The party said that pensioners visiting post offices and branches of several banks were told there was insufficient cash available for withdrawals. One of the affected locations was the Main Post Office on Takovska Street in Belgrade.
SRCE blamed the outgoing government of President Aleksandar Vučić for the situation, accusing it of failing to ensure an adequate supply of cash ahead of the public holiday and the accompanying non-working day.
In a statement, the party pointed to the Treasury Administration within the Ministry of Finance, suggesting that it may not have secured sufficient funds for pension payments. It called for an immediate investigation into the circumstances and for those responsible to be held accountable.
SRCE also raised questions about the broader state of Serbia’s financial system, asking whether the difficulties were linked to deeper instability following the collapse of Alta Bank, possible irregularities involving the printing and distribution of cash, or deliberate obstruction of pension payments.
The party described the situation as unacceptable, stressing that the inability to withdraw money affects not only pensioners but also other citizens who rely on cash and were left without access to their funds ahead of the holiday.
SRCE further called on the authorities to inform the public about the measures the incoming government would take once formed, saying that the causes of the disruption must be established and financial stability restored.
