The Central Bank of Afghanistan (Da Afghanistan Bank, DAB) convened a meeting with the Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions of Afghanistan to coordinate the expansion of electronic payments and the digital collection of revenues. The discussion focused on implementing a decree on revenue collection through digital systems and on operationalising the general strategy for expanding electronic payments approved by the Prime Minister’s Office. Participants reviewed the responsibilities assigned to relevant agencies under the strategy, including the role of electronic payment institutions in supporting the transition from cash to electronic transactions and enabling digital revenue collection. Electronic money and payment institutions shared challenges and suggestions, and DAB indicated it would cooperate on relevant issues. DAB noted that an action plan has been developed based on the strategy and that effective steps will be taken in coordination with electronic money and payment institutions, with public awareness initiatives also raised as part of implementation.
Central Bank of Afghanistan 2026-01-11
Central Bank of Afghanistan moves to implement government-approved strategy for electronic payments and digital revenue collection
The Central Bank of Afghanistan convened with the Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions to advance electronic payments and digital revenue collection. Discussions centered on implementing a decree and strategy approved by the Prime Minister’s Office, with a focus on transitioning from cash to electronic transactions. An action plan has been developed, and DAB will coordinate with institutions and raise public awareness as part of the implementation.