The Central Bank proceeds to increase electronic payment devices
The Central Bank proceeds to increase electronic payment devices
6-1-2023
Information / Baghdad ..
The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Thursday, the start of increasing electronic payment devices (POS) in accordance with the decision of the Council of Ministers.
A statement by the Central Bank, received by Al-Maalouma Agency, stated that “the Central Bank of Iraq has begun implementing Cabinet Resolution No. (23044) for the year 2023, which includes providing electronic payment service (POS) in the government and private sectors.”
He added, “This decision aims to enhance the culture of electronic payment and reduce the use of paper money in commercial payment and collection operations, as points of sale and various electronic payment methods will be used to facilitate electronic collection operations in effective, reliable and flexible ways.”
He pointed out, “The necessary steps have been taken by the ministries concerned with collection to deploy POS devices for electronic collection purposes,” noting that “the relevant ministries, agencies and government departments, such as the Ministries of Interior, Electricity, Transport, Oil and Trade, the Housing Fund and the Municipality of Baghdad, have begun to use electronic payment gateways and install Point-of-sale (POS) devices to facilitate direct dealings with citizens, while at the same time preserving the citizen’s right to choose the payment method that suits him.
The Central Bank expects that “other government institutions and departments will join this service in the coming days, which will contribute to expanding the use of electronic payment in the country.”
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He stressed, “The Central Bank is working to develop and strengthen the necessary infrastructure, and adopt the best international standards and technologies to ensure the ease and safety of using various electronic payment tools, as the operations that take place through this service are provided with high reliability and under the supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, and adhere to the best international practices in this field”.
And the Central Bank of Iraq suggested that “the implementation of this decision will have a significant impact at the country level, as it enhances effectiveness and efficiency in collecting revenues, provides advanced financial services to citizens, contributes to digital transformation, strengthens governance, and improves collection efficiency and financial collection, and also contributes to increasing transparency and reducing errors.” in financial operations.
He explained, “The Central Bank of Iraq is looking forward to achieving great progress in the field of electronic payment in Iraq,”
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