The Lebanese Central Bank issued on March 28, 2022 basic decision 13423 under basic circular 162 directed to banks concerning the reimbursement of the salaries of public sector employees. In details, the circular states that banks must allow public sector employees to fully withdraw their monthly salaries, in addition to any related benefits without imposing any caps on cash withdrawals or commissions and expenses of any kind. Finally, BDL entrusted the Banking Control Commission to ensure that banks are compliant with the provisions of the circular which comes into effect immediately.