KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed banks to retain digital record of identity i.e. NADRA Verisys of customers for record keeping requirements.
In a statement, the central bank said that the banks and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) may use the NADRA [National Database Registration Authority] Verisys in place of obtaining certified photo copies of required NADRA identity documents and bio metric verifications wherever required as per SBP AML/CFT Regulations including for request of activation of dormant account by customers.
“They should retain the NADRA Verisys for record keeping requirements (digitally or hard copy).”
The directives have been issued under measures taken to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic.
Keeping in view the ongoing impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, it has been decided to extend the validity of the measures from June 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
In addition, it has been observed that customers including (overseas Pakistani /walk in/ occasional) are experiencing problems with regard to operation in their bank accounts, ensuring execution of financial transactions by them and getting financial services from banks/DFI.
