CBN Cash Withdrawal Limit Commence Today

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy on restriction on daily cash withdrawal takes off across the country today, Monday, January 9.

According to reports, this arrangement, the maximum weekly limit for cash withdrawals across all channels by individuals and corporate organizations is N500,000 and N5 million, respectively. Individuals or organizations that have a compelling need to withdraw above the approved limits to transact legitimate businesses will have to pay a processing fee of three per cent and five per cent respectively.

The financial institutions are also expected to obtain the following information from the customer, at the minimum, and upload same on the CBN portal created for the purpose: Valid means of identification of the payee (National ID, International Passport, or Driver’s License); Bank Verification Number of the payee; Tax Identification Number of both the payee and the payer; Approval in writing by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the financial institution authorizing the withdrawal.

The PUNCH had reported that the CBN ordered Deposit Money Banks not to pay customers making over-the-counter withdrawals of new naira notes again.