Regulatory Alerts2021-01-01
Circular No. 49: Addressing and Postal Coding in Palestine
The Palestine Monetary Authority and the Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology mandate all Palestinian banks and affiliated entities to implement the national postal coding system for addressing and logistical operations. Issued on March 1, 2021, the directive requires institutions to immediately adopt their assigned postal codes in all official correspondence, documentation, and supply chain communications. The circular directs users to a government portal for retrieving facility-specific codes and provides a technical liaison for implementation support.
Palestine Monetary Authority
PALESTINE MONETARY AUTHORITY
Circular No. (2021/79)
To all bankers operating in Palestine
Date: Monday, March 1, 2021
Subject: Addressing and Postal Coding in Palestine
With reference to the above subject, please find attached a letter from His Excellency the Minister of Telecom & Information Technology regarding the use of postal codes, in accordance with the details and procedures outlined in the attached letter.
Supervision Group
Palestine Monetary Authority
Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate - Palestine P.O. Box 452
info@pma.ps | Fax: +970 2 2415310 | Tel: +970 2 2415251
Gaza - Palestine P.O. Box 4026
Fax: +970 8 2844487 | Tel: +970 8 2825713
STATE OF PALESTINE
Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology
Minister’s Office
Postal Code: P6140389
Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology
Minister’s Office
17-02-2021
Reference No.: 52/297/2021
His Excellency Eng. Firas Malham
May God protect him
Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority
Greetings and regards,
Subject: Addressing and Postal Coding in Palestine
The Ministry of Telecom & Information Technology extends its warmest greetings. With reference to the above subject,
and following the Cabinet's approval of the completion of postal coding in Palestine, we hope that Your Excellency will begin using the postal code specific to your institution's premises. All banks, entities, and companies associated with you are required to use the postal code in all their postal and logistical correspondence, and to include it on all documents and papers used in their communications.
Accordingly, we provide Your Excellency with the details on how to access the postal code for each facility, building, or postal area by visiting the website (https://postcode.palestine.ps). We are fully prepared to provide technical support and assistance. For further information, please contact the designated liaison:
Mr. Imad Tamizah; contact details as follows:
- Mobile Phone: 0562504738
- Email: palpost@palpost.ps
Note: It is recommended to use a mobile phone to easily and conveniently locate the address using the GPS system.
Please accept our highest regards and appreciation,
Dr. Ashqar Sader
Minister of Telecom & Information Technology
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