The Taliban-run central bank announced Monday that it has increased the weekly withdrawal limit for US dollar accounts from $2,000 to $5,000, easing one of several banking restrictions imposed since their return to power in 2021.
The move follows a similar policy adjustment last week, when the bank raised the weekly withdrawal ceiling for local currency accounts from 150,000 to 350,000 Afghanis.
Since the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s banking system has operated under strict limitations aimed at managing liquidity and preventing capital flight, amid ongoing international sanctions and frozen foreign reserves.
Despite the updated withdrawal limits, many Afghan citizens say they continue to face significant challenges accessing their funds and have called for the complete removal of banking restrictions.
The bank has not indicated whether further easing of financial controls is planned.
