2025-01-01
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Circular No. 98 on January 18, 2025, to regulate the deployment and management of Point of Sale (POS) terminals within government circuits. The directive mandates that all government entities utilize the Monetary Data Router (MDR) for transaction processing and strictly prohibits the use of unauthorized payment methods such as Apple Pay. This regulation aims to standardize payment infrastructure and ensure compliance with national monetary policies across all government departments.