Benghazi – The Libyan government has issued Statement No. (25) of 2025 regarding the activation of Resolution No. 135 of 2025, concerning the regulation of electronic payment methods for commercial and service transactions in both the public and private sectors, as part of efforts to address the cash liquidity crisis and promote digital transformation in the country.
The statement emphasized the obligation of all commercial and service units, both public and private, to accept electronic payments without imposing any additional fees on citizens, warning that refusal to implement the resolution will be met with strict penalties, including the withdrawal of business licenses and the permanent closure of violating commercial establishments.
The government also affirmed the continued action by security and executive authorities against places trading and selling foreign currencies and legally unlicensed exchange offices, as part of efforts to regulate the financial market and combat unregulated practices.
The government clarified that the Ministry of Interior and the Municipal Guard, in coordination with the Central Bank of Libya and regulatory and judicial authorities, are to put these instructions into effect urgently and immediately, to ensure respect for the law and achieve economic justice.
The statement comes in the context of strengthening the digital infrastructure of the financial sector, alleviating the burden on citizens, ensuring the transparency of transactions, and improving the quality of services provided.