The Central Bank of Afghanistan called on commercial banks to coordinate implementation of the recently approved electronic payments strategy, supporting a gradual shift from cash to electronic and digital transactions. Banks are required to strengthen their systems, expand services and use innovative digital solutions to broaden financial inclusion and public access to safe and efficient electronic payments. The central bank also urged banks to reduce banking-sector investments abroad and direct more funding toward public-benefit projects within Afghanistan. It called for simpler banking procedures to improve customer convenience.
2026-01-05Central Bank of Afghanistan
Central Bank of Afghanistan calls on banks to implement electronic payments strategy and expand digital access
The Central Bank of Afghanistan called on commercial banks to implement the electronic payments strategy, strengthen digital services and expand financial inclusion. It also urged banks to reduce overseas investments, fund more public-benefit projects within Afghanistan and simplify customer procedures.