Instructions No. 1 Regarding Point of Sale Transaction Fees - Banks

The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Instructions No. 1 of 2026 to extend the validity of Article 2 regarding Point of Sale (POS) transaction fees until December 31, 2026. This directive mandates all competent authorities to implement and enforce the extended fee provisions as of its issuance date, based on existing banking and national payment laws. The instructions formally update the regulatory framework by maintaining the original 2025 POS fee regulations while clarifying their continued application for financial institutions.

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Palestine Monetary Authority

Instructions No. (1) of 2026
Regarding Point of Sale Transaction Fees

Based on the provisions of Law Decree No. (9) of 2010 regarding Banks, particularly Articles (40 and 72) thereof, and on the provisions of Law Decree No. (41) of 2022 regarding National Payments, particularly Articles (7 and 18) thereof, and subsequently to Instructions No. (7) of 2025 regarding Point of Sale Transaction Fees, and based on the powers delegated to us, and in pursuit of the public interest, we have issued the following Instructions:

Article (1)
Definitions
The Original Instructions: Instructions No. (7) of 2025 regarding Point of Sale Transaction Fees.

Article (2)
Point of Sale Transaction Fees
Extension of the application of Article (2) of the Original Instructions until 31/12/2026.

Article (3)
Implementation and Enforcement
All competent authorities shall implement the provisions of these Instructions, each within its respective jurisdiction, and they shall apply as of their date of issuance.

Issued in Ramallah on 5/1/2026 AD

(Signature)
Yahya Al-Shenar
Governor

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This document amends: Instructions No. 7-2025 Regarding Point of Sale Transaction Fees

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