Building the future of electronic payments in Libya.

At Ethmar, we empower banks, merchants, and individuals to move into a payment world that's simpler, safer, and more efficient — a national, end-to-end ecosystem built for the Libyan market.

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National coverage
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Commission on purchases
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Operating pillars

A national partner for electronic payments.

Ethmar designs, operates, and markets electronic payment solutions in partnership with commercial banks, fully integrated with Libya's national payment operator.

We believe the real challenge isn't whether the technology exists — it's whether people actually use it. So we built an operating model that turns infrastructure into everyday behavior.

Ethmar isn't just a tech provider. We're an end-to-end operational partner building a modern, sustainable payment experience.

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    Technical infrastructure

    Resilient, compliant rails connected to the national system.

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    Field operations

    Boots-on-the-ground deployment, training, and support.

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    Organized rollout

    Structured expansion across cities — not just headline coverage.

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    Awareness & trust

    Education and clear communication that earns daily use.

Integrated payment solutions, end‑to‑end.

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Merchant acceptance network

Certified, high-quality POS devices. National acceptance for every local card. Transparent daily settlement. Continuous technical and field support — so digital payments become a sales tool, not a burden.

  • Certified POS hardware
  • National card acceptance
  • Transparent daily settlement
  • Continuous on-the-ground support
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Bank payment solutions

Issue local bank cards in your brand. Manage the full card lifecycle. Connect securely to the national payment system.

  • Branded local card issuance
  • Full card lifecycle management
  • Direct, secure national integration
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Daily-use bank cards

A digital-first payment experience for end users — easy, safe, and free of purchase commissions. Family cards extend control to the account holder.

  • Digital-first experience
  • No commission on purchases
  • Family card option

Tap. Authorize. Settle.

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    Tap

    The customer taps a card on the POS.

    Contactless, chip, or magnetic stripe — every Ethmar terminal accepts every local card. The transaction begins instantly.

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    Authorize

    The national network authorizes in real time.

    Encrypted in transit, routed to the issuing bank, validated, and approved — typically in milliseconds. Audit-ready, fully compliant with Central Bank of Libya guidelines.

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    Settle

    The merchant settles, transparently.

    Daily settlement directly to the merchant's bank account. Clear reconciliation. Zero commission for the buyer. A model where every party gains.

Real value. Not just promises.

Full integration with the national payment system
Strict compliance with Central Bank of Libya guidelines
Real-time transaction processing
Actual field presence in Libyan cities
Continuous operational support
A simple, clear user experience

Partnership-based by design.

Banks are partners, not just clients. Merchants are part of the network, not just terminals. Users are at the center — never charged for the experience.

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Shared value

Security & governance, by default.

Security isn't optional — it's the foundation. Highest data-protection standards. Clear data governance. Transparent settlement. Fully auditable, fully compliant.

  • Data protection
  • Governance
  • Transparency
  • Auditability
The real challenge isn't whether the technology exists — it's whether people actually use it.
Ethmar — operating philosophy

Toward a society less reliant on cash.

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Expand financial inclusion

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Make life easier for people and merchants

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Support the digital transformation of Libya's economy

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Build a trusted, sustainable national payment ecosystem

Let's build the next chapter — together.

Are you a bank? A merchant looking for easier payment options? Ready to join the electronic payment ecosystem? Ethmar is here to be your partner.

Email
info@ethmar.ly
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Phone
093 594 0662
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Who we work with
  • Commercial banks
  • Retailers & merchants
  • Service providers
  • Public & private sector