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Circular of the Central Bank of Tunisia No. 2026-10 of September 25, 2026
This circular establishes the rules governing the activity and functioning of payment establishments in Tunisia, defining authorized services such as payment accounts (Levels 1, 2, and 3) with specific balance and withdrawal limits, fund transfer caps, and insurance requirements. It mandates robust governance structures, including board responsibilities and independent control functions, alongside strict internal control measures for cybersecurity, business continuity, and anti-money laundering compliance. The document sets forth detailed client identification procedures based on account levels, record-keeping obligations, and notification requirements for key personnel appointments to the Central Bank.
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Tunis, September 25, 2026.
Circular of the Central Bank of Tunisia No. 2026-10
Subject: Rules governing the activity and functioning of payment establishments.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia,
Having regard to Organic Law No. 2004-63 of July 27, 2004, relating to the protection of personal data;
Having regard to Organic Law No. 2015-26 of August 7, 2015, relating to the fight against terrorism and the repression of money laundering, as amended and supplemented by Organic Law No. 2019-9 of January 23, 2019;
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- Supersedes
- Circular No. 16 dated 2018-12-31not in RegAlert
- Amends
- Central Bank of Tunisia Circular No. 2017-06 to Banks and Financial Institutions dated July 31, 20172017
- Issued under
- Loi n° 2016-48 du 11 juillet 2016, relative aux banques et aux établissements financiers (Law No. 2016-48 on banks and financial institutions)2016Loi n° 2016-35 du 25 avril 2016, portant fixation du statut de la Banque Centrale de Tunisie (Law No. 2016-35 establishing the statute of the Central Bank of Tunisia)2016Act No. 17 dated 2023-03-11not in RegAlertCircular No. 1 dated 2006-03-28not in RegAlertLaw No. 26 dated 2015-08-07not in RegAlertLaw No. 51 dated 2005-06-27not in RegAlert
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Law No. 63 dated 2004-07-27not in RegAlertLaw No. 83 dated 2000-08-09not in RegAlert - Refers to
- Circular to Banks and Financial Institutions No. 2025-17 of December 22, 20252025Central Bank of Tunisia Circular No. 2020-11 dated May 18, 20202020
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This document amends: Central Bank of Tunisia Circular No. 2017-06 to Banks and Financial Institutions dated July 31, 2017
Source: Banque Centrale de Tunisie — original document · Summary generated with machine assistance and reviewed before publication; the authoritative text is the regulator's original document. How RegAlert works
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