The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and non-bank acquirers to configure all automated teller machines (ATMs), POS, and virtual terminals to accept international cards with Nigerian acquirers, comply fully with card association standards, and possess the necessary certifications to enable seamless transaction processing.
The CBN gave the directive in a circular signed by its Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr. Rita Sike.
CBN among other things also asked banks and non-bank acquirers to create multi-factor authentication for foreign card transactions exceeding $200 per day.
Furthermore, the regulator directed banks to implement the same authentication measure for transactions above $500 per week and $1,000 per month.
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“In this regard, banks and non-bank acquirers shall: implement multi-factor authentication for all withdrawals and online transactions exceeding $200 per day, $500 per week, and $1,000 per month (or its equivalent),” the circular reads.
“With respect to ATM cash withdrawal transactions, ensure compliance with approved cash withdrawal limits.
“Clearly communicate the applicable exchange rate, which shall be market- driven and based on the prevailing official rate, as well as other associated charges to users. “Transactions should only be completed after the user has accepted the terms (with evidence obtained).
“Maintain sufficient liquidity position to settle transactions.
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“Settle transactions for the merchant in local currency (naira).
“Implement transaction monitoring to detect unusual patterns in the use of foreign cards across all terminals.
“Strengthen know-your-customer and anti-money laundering controls for merchants handling foreign card payments.
“Require their merchants to ensure that all their copies of card-present transaction receipts are properly signed and to request for valid identity documents where a transaction appears suspicious.”
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