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Credit Libanais is pleased to announce its cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Finance as part of the national drive toward digital transformation, the wider adoption of electronic payment methods, and reduced reliance on cash. The initiative is aligned with efforts led by the Lebanese Government, Banque du Liban, and the Ministry of Finance to modernize payment mechanisms and facilitate citizens’ transactions.
As a practical step forward, Credit Libanais has equipped seven Ministry of Finance centers with its Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals, enabling citizens to pay government fees, taxes, and other amounts due directly by bank card, in Lebanese pounds or U.S. dollars, instead of carrying and paying in cash.
Credit Libanais POS terminals are currently available at Ministry of Finance centers in Adlieh, Baabda, Jbeil, Jdeideh, Jounieh, Tripoli, and Baalbek.
The centers have also been provided with awareness and promotional materials, including posters and guidance materials, encouraging citizens to adopt electronic payments and explaining how easily they can pay by card or QR Code when completing their transactions.
Simple Steps to Use the Service
1. Visit one of the equipped Ministry of Finance centers: Adlieh, Baabda, Jbeil, Jdeideh, Jounieh, Tripoli, or Baalbek.
2. Confirm the amount of fees or taxes due with the relevant Ministry employee.
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Pay the amount directly through the POS terminal using a bank card or QR Code.
This cooperation forms part of a broader effort to digitize government payments and strengthen the culture of electronic payments in Lebanon. Credit Libanais settles the amounts collected electronically and transfers them directly to the Ministry of Finance’s account at Banque du Liban, helping accelerate the collection cycle and enhance the efficiency of government payment management.
This initiative is also part of Credit Libanais’ strategy to support national initiatives led by Banque du Liban and official authorities to expand the use of electronic payments and gradually move from a cash-based economy toward one that relies more extensively on digital solutions.
Benefits of this service
· Speed and simplicity: Pay fees and taxes directly by card or QR Code, without the need to carry cash.
· Security: Protected banking transactions reduce the need to handle cash inside Ministry centers.
· Flexibility: Payments can be made in Lebanese pounds or U.S. dollars, as needed.
Mrs. Randa Bdeir, Deputy General Manager and Head of Electronic Payment Solutions and Card Technology at Credit Libanais, said: “At Credit Libanais, digital transformation is not an end in itself; it is a commitment to delivering real value to both citizens and public institutions. Our cooperation with the Ministry of Finance reflects our role as an active partner in building the government’s digital infrastructure and our ability to translate national directions into tangible solutions that make people’s daily lives easier.”
Bdeir added: “This initiative is a step toward a future in which government payments are managed more efficiently, and it reinforces our commitment to supporting Lebanon’s digital transformation in cooperation with Banque du Liban and official authorities. Today, we are moving from talking about public-sector digitization to implementing it on the ground, where citizens can pay their fees and taxes by bank card, (in Lebanese pounds or U.S. dollars), through simple, fast, and secure steps, without the need to carry cash.
This is where Credit Libanais’ role comes in: to be present whenever citizens need us, ready to facilitate their electronic payment of their dues with a single tap of a card.”