Notice Extending the SPIH Transfer Fee Waiver and Branchless Banking Limits
Summary: BRH notice of September 30, 2020 keeping the waiver of the HTG 35 fee on SPIH interbank transfers and the branchless banking limits in force until December 31, 2020.
Key Findings
- The cancellation of the HTG 35 fee on SPIH transfers is maintained until December 31, 2020.
- The limits on branchless financial services set on March 19, 2020 remain in force until December 31, 2020.
- The BRH encourages financial institutions to facilitate electronic transactions.
Full Description
The BRH tells financial institutions that two COVID-19 measures remain in force until December 31, 2020. First, the cancellation of the HTG 35 fee on transfers made through the Haitian Interbank Payment System (SPIH) is maintained to reduce transaction costs for customers. Second, the limits on financial services supplied outside traditional branches, set by the notice of March 19, 2020, stay in force to the same date. The BRH encourages financial institutions to facilitate electronic transactions.
How to cite
Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), 2020, Notice Extending the SPIH Transfer Fee Waiver and Branchless Banking Limits, https://www.brh.ht/wp-content/uploads/Avis_frais_spih_sept_20.pdf
- Rights holder
- Banque de la République d'Haïti (BRH)