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Tunisia's cash surpasses 30 billion dinars
Central Bank of Tunisia data showed that the value of cash in circulation in Tunisia exceeded 30 billion dinars for the first time, in August 2026, representing an increase of approximately 16% over the previous year, reaching 30.04 billion dinars compared to 25.9 billion dinars last year. This rise reflects a growing reliance of the economy on cash liquidity and increases pressure on banks' resources, as money kept in cash outside bank accounts does not contribute to loan financing. This hampers the financing of businesses and households and complicates the transition toward a more advanced electronic payment system. Analysts attribute this increase to the new check law, which harshened penalties, prompting many individuals and companies to use cash instead of checks, alongside the slow expansion of digital payments in Tunisia.
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