Rafidain Bank Denies Electronic Payment Shutdown, Confirms Regular Salary Disbursements

Rafidain Bank has dismissed reports claiming that its electronic payment systems have been suspended, stressing that salary payments for employees and retirees continue normally through various smart-card outlets.

The bank’s director general said daily disbursement operations are running smoothly, while efforts are ongoing to upgrade the bank’s technological infrastructure in cooperation with electronic payment and oversight companies to enhance transaction security and speed up processing.

Rafidain Bank reaffirmed its commitment to improving banking services and facilitating access to financing and financial services, urging citizens and media outlets to rely on the bank’s official statements and avoid circulating unverified reports.