OREANDA-NEWS. On December 29, 2008 The National Bank of Uzbekistan for Foreign Economic Activity has announced the launch of a new time deposit in national currency, titled Shodlik, the press service of the bank said.

The deposit period makes up 30 days, and the annual interest rate is 18% plus the 7% bonus.

The interest and bonus on the deposit are paid at the end of the deposit period, without capitalization (compounding). The size of the initial deposit is not restricted.

Additional payments to the initial deposit are not accepted. Deposits are accepted only in cash. The deposit plan will be available till 31 December 2008.