Monthly Decline in e-Payments

Transactions via electronic platforms declined in value and volume in the calendar month ending August 22, according to a report released by Shaparak, the Iranian card payment network.
More than 3.16 billion transactions worth 5,368.84 trillion rials ($19.8 billion) were processed by the company in the mentioned month, indicating 6.36% and 4.23% fall in volume and value, respectively, compared to the month before.
However, compared to the corresponding period last year, the volume and value of transactions was higher 9.09% and 12.58%, respectively.