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Pakistan's central bank enforces a 2-hour hold on branchless wallet funds to fight fraud, while keeping interest rates steady at 11%.
The State Bank of Pakistan clarifies that digital transfers are instant, but funds in branchless banking wallets cannot be withdrawn or used for purchases for two hours after receipt, a security measure introduced in April 2023 to prevent fraud.
This cooling period allows time to report unauthorized transactions and has reduced fraud, the central bank says.
The policy applies only to branchless accounts, not all digital transfers.
In September 2025, the SBP held its policy rate steady at 11 percent, citing stable inflation but ongoing economic challenges including a current account deficit and flood-related impacts.
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El banco central de Pakistán impone una retención de 2 horas en los fondos de billetera sin sucursales para combatir el fraude, mientras mantiene las tasas de interés constantes en el 11%.