The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the e-Psule platform, a new national system that issues government receipts in digital form.
The platform was announced on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the presence of Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Officials described the system as a major step in the region’s digital reform program.
The e-Psule platform is approved by the Central Bank of Iraq. This approval gives the system national financial backing and regulatory oversight.
For decades, government payments relied on cash, paper receipts, and in-person visits to public offices.
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The new platform replaces those processes with a digital system. Citizens can now access official receipts online at any time.
The service is available across all governorates of the Kurdistan Region. It begins with electricity bills and will expand to other government payments.
Users no longer need to stand in queues or travel to offices. Payments can be made 24 hours a day from any location.
The KRG confirmed that the service is free.
Citizens do not pay extra fees or commissions when using the e-Psule application or authorised payment partners.
This applies whether payments are made directly through the app or through approved financial services.
Key Features
The platform includes several core protections and tools.
- Citizen control:
No money can be deducted from salaries or bank accounts without clear consent from the user. Payment decisions remain fully in the hands of citizens. - Full transparency:
Each receipt shows a clear breakdown. Outstanding balances are separated from current charges. This allows users to understand exactly what they are paying. - Multiple payment options:
Payments can be completed through the e-Psule app or approved digital wallets, including FastPay, AsiaPay, and NassWallet. Participating banks include First Iraqi Bank and Cihan Bank.
Focus on Transparency and Security
Officials said the system strengthens financial oversight and improves public trust.
Digital records reduce errors and limit the risks linked to cash handling. Clear transaction logs also help prevent disputes over payments.
The initiative aligns with the KRG’s broader push to modernise public services and improve financial transparency.
By shifting to digital receipts, the government aims to simplify daily transactions and reduce administrative burdens on citizens.
The launch marks a structural change in how public payments are managed in the Kurdistan Region.
