UAE Central Bank Orders ATMs To Be Replenished With New Banknotes

Banks also asked to sanitising all ATMs on a regular basis and provide disposable latex gloves

The UAE Central Bank has ordered banks to replenish ATMs with new banknotes of all denominations as part of ongoing efforts in the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The central bank said the new notes should be made available during the salary payment cycle this month to ensure the health and safety of bank customers.

Banks were also advised to immediately implement additional preventive measures regarding the ATM usage, such as sanitising all ATMs on a regular basis. It was also suggested they provide preventive equipment, like disposable latex gloves, to all customers at ATMs. 

For all the latest banking and finance news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
RECENT NEWS

BNY Mellon Lands A Big Ally For Expansion In Saudi Arabia

NCB Capital is the kingdom's biggest asset manager and investment bank Read more

Coronavirus, Low Oil Prices Set To Speed Up Gulf Bank Mergers

Moody's Investors Service says financial concerns in the region will play a larger role in encouraging deals Read more

Abu Dhabi Fund Buys $750m Stake In Retail Arm Of Indian Giant Reliance

Subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will buy a 1.2% stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Read more

How The Lebanese Private Sector Is Coping In The Eye Of A Storm

Businesses extremely pessimistic about future as layoffs continue and wages plummet Read more

Lebanese Pound: The Most Undervalued Currency In The World

As political and economy chaos ensues, leading analyst says exchange rate needs sorting 'as soon as possible' Read more

How Coronavirus Is Changing Banking For The Better

Redefining finance for good: Virtual CXO Forum to take place on October 7 Read more