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Welcome to the Central Bank of Libya Developer Portal | DevPortal

Empowering Financial Institutions in Libya

Welcome to the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Developer Portal (DevPortal)—your official resource for integrating with Libya’s national financial systems. This portal provides comprehensive technical documentation, APIs, and best practices for banks and financial institutions looking to connect with CBL's digital infrastructure. What You’ll Find Here

The CBL DevPortal serves as a centralized knowledge base for all developers working on financial integrations. It includes:

🏦 National Payment & Financial Systems

Explore technical details for Libya’s core financial platforms:

  • LYPay – Instant Payment System (IPS)

    • Real-time, secure, and scalable instant payments between financial institutions.

    • APIs for funds transfers, merchant payments, and alias-based transactions.

  • FCMS – Foreign Currency Management System (Soon)

    • A centralized system for managing foreign exchange transactions.

    • APIs for FX limits, approvals, and compliance reporting.

  • NAD – National Alias Directory (Soon)

    • A standardized account alias system ensuring seamless interoperability.

    • APIs for alias registration, lookup, and verification.

📖 Technical Documentation & APIs

  • Detailed API specifications and integration guidelines.

  • Security best practices and compliance requirements.

  • Webhook events, authentication flows, and error-handling references.

🔐 Security & Compliance

  • Guidelines for secure API access and data protection policies.

  • Compliance frameworks for AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring.

  • Integration requirements for licensed financial entities.

🛠 Developer Resources

  • Development Environments for testing integrations. (Only for banks and licensed FIs)

  • Code samples, and example implementations. (Soon)

  • FAQs and troubleshooting guides for common issues. (Soon)

Getting Started

  1. Review the Documentation – Explore the API reference and system overviews.

  2. Set Up Your Development Environment – Register for access to the development environment and test your integrations. (Available only for banks and licensed financial institutions.)

  3. Integrate & Deploy – Follow security best practices and go live with production-ready implementations. Note for Fintech Providers 🛑 At this time, fintech companies cannot integrate directly with CBL's financial systems. Integration is only available through banks and licensed financial institutions. Direct fintech access would fall under open banking, which is not yet available in Libya.

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NAD

National Alias Directory (Soon)

FCMS

CBL's forign currency management system (Soon)

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