LAWS & REGULATIONS
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Laws Governing DFS


The Digital Financial Services are broadly governed by the following:

SBP Act 1956
Electronic Transactions Ordinance, 2002
PS&EFT Act 2007


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Policies and Regulations Governing DFS


The Payment Systems Policy & Oversight Department (PSP&OD), under the authority granted by the Payment Systems & Electronic Funds Transfer Act (2007), issues various rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the following:

Rules for Payment System Operator/ Payment Services Provider (PSO&PSP) – 2014

Regulations for Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) – 2023

Circular & Circular Letters


Regulations fall under the following:

Access to DFS

Data and Cyber Security

Infrastructure

Adaption of Technology

Draft Guidelines for Regulatory Sandbox - Public Consultation