All Iraqi Government Institutions Now Using E-Payment Systems, Says Official
Iraq Jawad Al-Samarraie July 8, 2025 A person in Iraq using a POS machine to make an electronic payment. Photo by: INA Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – All official government institutions in Iraq are now using electronic systems for payments and revenue collection,
marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation strategy, Government Media spokesperson Haider Majeed announced on Tuesday (July 8, 2025). Majeed stated
this nationwide shift, a key priority of the government program, aims to enhance transparency,
simplify procedures for citizens,
and combat corruption by reducing reliance on cash transactions.
“This reflects the government’s strategic effort to modernize the financial infrastructure,” he said.
The directive has also been extended to all private sector entities with direct public interaction, including clinics, pharmacies, stores, and fuel stations.
Majeed noted there has been “wide acceptance” of e-payments from citizens, which has encouraged businesses to adopt the new systems.
The move is expected to improve the efficiency of government revenue and tax collection,
reduce financial leakage, and boost financial inclusion by encouraging more citizens to use modern banking services.
The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers is overseeing the nationwide implementation.
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