The Lebanese Central Bank issued on October 11, 2021 an announcement pertaining to basic circular 158 which allows eligible depositors (account holders) to withdraw on a monthly basis from their foreign currency accounts that existed before October 30, 2019 $400 in bank notes, in addition to the counter value of $400 at an exchange rate of LBP 12,000 per USD, half of which will be via bank notes with the remaining balance to be withdrawn through electronic cards. In details, BDL stated that the number of customers who are eligible to benefit from the provisions of the circular has reached 120 thousand, and that this circular will help repay small depositors, noting that the number of requests from customers willing to benefit from the circular is still rising. This will allow small account holders whose account balance does not exceed the $10,000 mark to withdraw their deposits within one year from the start of the application of the circular. The Central Bank also commented that banks are committed to continue applying the provisions of the circular, noting that the announcement stipulates that customers’ accounts will not be closed when deposits are totally redeemed. In a similar vein, BDL noted that it aims to prioritize the financial inclusion of individuals in its future plan to revamp banking activities.