In line with the implementation of digital transformation plans, the promotion of electronic payment services, and a review of record growth indicators, the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, held an expanded meeting today at the CBL’s Tripoli headquarters.
The meeting included the general managers of the following banks: Al-Jumhouria, Al-Sahara, Al-Wahda, North Africa, and the National Commercial Bank, as well as the directors of electronic payment companies, and the directors of relevant departments at the Central Bank.
The meeting reviewed key performance indicators for the recent period, which showed significant progress and record growth in the volume of electronic transactions.
– The number of POS terminals issued increased in just two months, from January 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026, reaching 170,149.
– The number of activated cards reached 5,531,507.
– The number of card transactions at ATMs reached 4,047,780.
– Total ATM transactions reached a volume of 2,235,176,369 dinars during the period.
– The number of card transactions at points of sale reached 91,931,265 dinars.
– Total POS transaction volume reached 11,735,207,353 dinars.
– The number of subscribers to the banking group’s mobile banking services reached 4,300,280
– The total number of transactions on electronic applications reached 43,304,277
– The value of financial transactions via mobile applications reaching 47,899,278,948.530 dinars.
– The period also witnessed a significant expansion in instant payment services (LYPay) and (OnePay), which reached 44,638,566,521 dinars.
– The number of e-wallets reached 187,335, with 6,096 acceptance points.
– The number of e-wallet transactions reached 89,808, and the total trading volume during the period amounted to 8,211,379 dinars.
The growth rates in the number of point-of-sale (POS) terminals, the volume of electronically executed transactions, and the level of interaction from citizens and the private sector were also analysed.
In conclusion, the Governor emphasized the importance of facilitating procedures for citizens and companies to access electronic banking services and of continuously improving performance to meet increasing demand. He commended the efforts and initiatives that have contributed to raising the level of financial inclusion by strengthening the readiness of the technological infrastructure supporting the electronic payment system.
It was also agreed to launch QR code payment services at points of sale starting next Sunday.
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