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Iraq’s Digital Leap: – 12M Cards and Counting!


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Iraq is taking huge steps toward a cashless economy —

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and the results are starting to show. With more than 12 million electronic payment cards issued and thousands of point-of-sale devices deployed nationwide, Iraq is moving rapidly from a cash-heavy economy toward a more transparent and connected financial system.

In this episode, we break down:

  • How the Central Bank of Iraq has transformed salary payments for 5.6M employees

  • The role of companies like Qi Card in building trust and reaching rural communities

  • The introduction of biometric updates, installment services, and instant advances

  • The government’s push to roll out POS devices in public and private sectors

  • How apps like SuperKey are combining payments, transfers, and government services

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My FX BuddiesBy Tish Washington