President Aoun discussed with the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon monetary policy, the financial stability and deposit recovery bill, and preparations to restore international confidence in the banking sector
LBCI: President Joseph Aoun discussed with Central Bank of Lebanon Governor Karim Said monetary policy, financial stability, and ongoing consultations with the government, with which the Central Bank of Lebanon is in continuous contact, as well as with the International Monetary Fund and commercial banks, with the aim of reaching an agreement on a bill…
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Lebanon’s deposit restrictions: how withdrawal limits changed
Access to bank deposits became restricted in October 2019. Successive Banque du Liban circulars created limited repayment channels; higher monthly allowances do not mean unrestricted access to the remaining balance. Here are the milestones behind today’s withdrawal headlines.
The banking crisis restricted depositors’ ability to use their money freely, particularly foreign-currency deposits. The restrictions began in 2019, before the crisis deepened in 2020.
Banque du Liban · 11 May 2026 ↗Following the February decision, the monthly allowance rose to $500 under Circular 158 and $250 under Circular 166. These were programme limits for eligible depositors, not a universal $500 withdrawal entitlement.
Credit Libanais Economic Research Unit · February 2025 ↗The monthly totals became $1,000 under Circular 158 ($800 available as cash plus $200 for card purchases) and $500 under Circular 166 ($400 cash plus $100 for card purchases). The extra card allowances could not be withdrawn as cash.
Bank Audi · cash and card breakdown ↗
Bank of Beirut · effective 1 December 2025 ↗
Sources checked: 2026-11-04
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- LBCIالرئيس عون بحث مع حاكم مصرف لبنان في السياسة النقدية ومشروع قانون الاستقرار المالي واسترداد الودائع والتحضيرات لاستعادة الثقة الدولية بالقطاع المصرفي ↗
- National News Agency(*) الرئيس عون بحث مع حاكم مصرف لبنان في السياسة النقدية ومشروع قانون الاستقرار المالي واسترداد الودائع والتحضيرات لاستعادة الثقة الدولية بالقطاع المصرفي ↗
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