Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy Obligates Express Mail Companies to Provide Electronic Payment Methods

SadaNews Economy - The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy announced that Minister Dr. Abdul Razak Natche has issued a ministerial decision obligating international and local express mail companies to provide modern electronic payment methods (POS – electronic point of sale) as a primary option for collecting payments for parcels and services.
 
According to the decision, all express mail companies must comply with providing electronic payment services, especially when offering cash on delivery (Cash on Delivery) services, within a maximum period of 30 days from the date of the decision's issuance. The decision also includes obligating companies to organize an awareness campaign that lasts for three months to explain the mechanisms and benefits of electronic payment. This campaign must reach various segments of society using traditional media and social media platforms to ensure the message reaches citizens and beneficiaries of delivery services, emphasizing that all payments exceeding 500 shekels must be made exclusively through electronic payment methods.
 
The ministry clarified that starting from the end of the campaign period (three months), express mail companies are prohibited from accepting any cash payments exceeding 500 shekels upon delivery, and these amounts must only be collected through approved electronic payment methods. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy will closely monitor the implementation of the decision.
 
It stated that this decision aligns with the government's directions to enhance the digital economy, reduce reliance on cash, and provide safer and faster services for both citizens and businesses, ensuring a more transparent and secure business environment.