Libya: Central Bank Allows Foreign Residents to Use E-Wallets, Sets Daily Transfer Limits – The North Africa Post

Libya: Central Bank Allows Foreign Residents to Use e-Wallets, Sets Daily Transfer Limits – The North Africa Post

The Central Bank of Libya has instructed commercial banks and electronic payment providers to allow officially registered foreign residents to use e-wallets as part of efforts to expand digital payments and promote financial inclusion.   According to a letter dated March 11, 2026 and referenced 9/2026, which was leaked to Libyan media, the directive is […]

Libya Expands Digital Payments With New E-Wallet Rules and Transfer Limits

The Central Bank of Libya has issued new regulations governing electronic payment services and digital wallets, as part of broader efforts to expand digital financial services and regulate electronic transactions across the country. The new instructions allow licensed electronic payment companies to issue electronic wallets (e-wallets) for foreign residents living in Libya. The measure aims to improve financial inclusion and facilitate digital p…

CBL allows official foreign residents in Libya the use of e-Wallets – sets daily transfer categories

In a letter leaked on Libyan media today (Reference 9/2026 dated 11/03/26), the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) instructed commercial bank managers and e-payments entities to permit official foreign residents to start using e-Wallets as a form of payment as part of its efforts to increase the volume and widen the use of e-payments and […] The post CBL allows official foreign residents in Libya the use of e-Wallets – sets daily transfer categories ap…