CBI Extends Covid Curbs in Banks for Next Fiscal Year

The Central Bank of Iran has extended banking restrictions aimed at avoiding congestion in bank branches in line with broader measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. 
According to a notice published on CBI's website, the restrictions will continue throughout the next fiscal year that starts on March 20. 
Banks have been instructed to expand electronic services to reduce the physical presence of clients in line with nationwide restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. 
Customers have been encouraged to use online banking services and banks are asked to facilitate access to non-physical services.