Electronic Payment Actors Prepare for Upcoming School Registration Period
With only a few weeks left before the start of school registrations, electronic payment actors are already in high demand. As is the case every year, this period is marked by a high concentration of online transactions, particularly for the payment of registration fees.
Context and Objective
In this context, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) addressed a note to banks, payment institutions, and the National Post Office on July 21. The institution requests that these entities take the necessary measures to ensure the smooth running of the registration campaign for the 2026-2027 school year.
Key Areas of Focus
The note highlights three main areas of attention:
- Availability of payment platforms: The BCT invites concerned establishments to verify the functioning of their electronic channels before the start of the campaign, monitor their performance throughout the registration period, and intervene quickly in case of technical incidents. This is to limit service interruptions that may disrupt payment operations.
- User support: Establishments are called upon to better inform parents about the payment solutions available to them and provide assistance when they encounter difficulties during the registration process.
- Coordination between stakeholders: The Central Bank recommends that banks, payment institutions, and the Tunisian Post strengthen their exchanges to facilitate the processing of complaints and reduce the time it takes to resolve incidents.
Organization of the National School Registration Campaign
This note is part of the organization of the national school registration campaign. The objective is to ensure the continuity of electronic payment services during a period when platforms traditionally record a large volume of transactions.
Conclusion
Signed by the Governor of the Central Bank, Fethi Zouhair Nouri, this circular sets out the main measures expected from financial institutions to support the payment of registration fees for the 2026-2027 school year. By taking these measures, the BCT aims to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process for all stakeholders involved.
