The central bank is planning to launch a QR code-based payment system in the next few days, Governor Tarek Amer said yesterday,Al Mal reports. Amer said the technology comes at a much cheaper price than other PoS equipment and can be easily integrated into the local banking network. The move comes as part of the CBE’s financial inclusion strategy.
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