The Central Bank of Jordan hosted a high-level technical delegation from the Central Bank of Syria on an official visit from 24 to 27 November focused on exchanging expertise on payment and electronic funds transfer systems and wider financial sector development. The programme also covered financial technology and innovation, digital transformation, financial consumer protection, anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, and the sector’s approach to cybersecurity. During the visit, the Central Bank of Jordan presented developments in electronic payments and digital transformation, including the technical, regulatory, legislative and supervisory environment supporting these initiatives, and highlighted its retail payment infrastructure for instant local transfers, electronic invoice presentment and collection, payment cards and the total settlement system. The agenda also included exposure to Jordan’s fintech ecosystem and support mechanisms, including a regulatory testing environment, alongside visits to the Institute of Banking Studies, the Academy of FinTech and Innovation, selected financial institutions and leading companies, and fintech incubators and accelerators, as well as national bodies involved in electronic payments infrastructure and digital services.
Central Bank of Jordan 2025-11-27
Central Bank of Jordan hosts Central Bank of Syria delegation to share experience on payments, fintech and financial sector regulation
The Central Bank of Jordan hosted a delegation from the Central Bank of Syria to exchange expertise on payment systems, financial technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, highlighting Jordan's advancements in electronic payments and fintech support mechanisms. The visit included presentations on Jordan's regulatory environment and infrastructure, as well as tours of fintech institutions and national bodies.