In a ceremony attended by Masrour Barzani and Ali al-Alaq, alongside investors, entrepreneurs, and banking representatives, the Kurdistan Regional Government officially launched the e-psule digital payment platform.
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani emphasized that the foundation of digital transformation began with the “My Account” (Hejmari Min) initiative. He explained that the project was never meant solely for salary distribution, but rather to build a structured financial connection between citizens, the government, banks, and businesses. Expanding bank account ownership, he noted, enables citizens to access loans and financial services more easily, while strengthening liquidity within the banking sector.
The Prime Minister described e-psule as the next phase of that reform process. The platform allows citizens to pay government service fees digitally, reducing long queues, paperwork, and time lost in traditional transactions. The electricity sector, known locally as Runaki, is among the first services integrated into the system, enabling payments anytime and from any location.
He added that the platform will improve revenue collection for local authorities and enhance transparency in government income and expenditure management. Citizens can now fulfill obligations conveniently from home, while government institutions gain clearer oversight of financial flows.
e-psule is a secure digital payment platform developed by the Kurdistan Regional Government to modernize public service payments. By minimizing bureaucracy and physical visits to offices, it represents a significant step toward streamlined governance and expanded financial inclusion across the Kurdistan Region.
