The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, inaugurated yesterday the activities of the Second Libya International Exhibition for Electronic Payment and Financial Technologies "EPAIX 2026", in the presence of the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, several ministers, chairmen of boards of directors and general managers of commercial banks, and representatives of local and international electronic payment companies.
The exhibition will be held on June 17 and 18 under the patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, as part of his efforts to develop the national payments system and promote financial inclusion and digital transformation.
During the opening ceremony, the Governor stressed that the Central Bank of Libya continues to implement its strategy to expand the use of electronic means of payment and reduce dependence on cash, in a way that contributes to raising the efficiency of financial services and enhancing transparency and financial inclusion.
The Governor also announced the launch of three new services:
1-The service of accepting payment with international Visa cards through local points of sale.
2- The launch of SoftPOS technology for the first time in Libya. This technology enables the conversion of smartphones that support NFC technology to be transformed into authorised electronic points of sale. This move contributes to expanding the scope of accepting electronic payments across Libya.
3-The start of the implementation of the National Stand-In Processing Service project, which aims to ensure the continuity of electronic payment services even in cases of disruption of communications or banking systems, thereby enhancing the reliability of the national payments system.
The opening ceremony witnessed a tour of the exhibition’s pavilions to learn about the latest solutions and innovations provided by participating banks, e-payment and fintech companies.
The CBL said EPAIX 2026 is one of the most prominent events specialized in the field of fintech and electronic payments, bringing together financial and banking institutions, technology companies and experts to discuss the future of digital financial services in Libya.