Regulatory Alerts2025-06-18 | 13725Exceptional measures for the gradual withdrawal of deposits in foreign currencies
The Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon issued Intermediary Decision No. 13725 to amend Base Decision No. 13335, increasing the monthly foreign currency withdrawal limit for depositors to US$1,800 (US$9,600 annually) payable in cash, via foreign transfer, cards, or new accounts. The decision grants banks the right to utilize up to 3% of their available foreign liquidity, which must be replenished by December 2026, to meet these withdrawal obligations. Effective July 1, 2025, the amended framework applies for one renewable year and remains in force until all eligible funds are fully transferred to the Special Sub-account.
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