Ariel (@Prolotario1): The Iraqi E-Card Activation, the Precipice is here
9-17-2025:
The Iraqi E-Card Activation: Gearing Up For The Big Stage (The Precipice Is Here)
Unpacking the Trade Bank of Iraq’s E-Card Activation: A Game-Changer for Global Connectivity
Get In Here Guys (You Are Going To Love This)
Yes, this e-card service from the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) is indeed international in scope it’s built around Visa Classic and Visa Gold cards, which plug directly into global payment networks like Visa’s ecosystem for seamless cross-border use.
Starting September 16, 2025, in Baghdad, it delivers these cards straight to customers with built-in security features, free issuance tied to new accounts, and real-time activation to cut out the old-school hassles of physical pickups.
Where Is This Going?
What makes this monumental isn’t just the convenience it’s the quiet revolution it sparks for Iraq’s economy, especially as the country edges toward full international waters.
Think about it: With over 10 million active bank cards already in circulation and digital transactions topping $11.5 billion this year, this rollout supercharges financial inclusion by letting everyday Iraqis tap into global spending without borders.
No more relying on cash or dodgy exchanges; now, remittances, online purchases, and even salary deposits flow digitally, aligning with the Central Bank’s “Al-Samawal” push that’s been ramping up since early September to weave everyone into the modern financial fabric.
Tying this back to the oil momentum we covered the SOMO readiness to market Kurdistan crude globally, the KRG handover locking in those steady USD streams, and the fresh leadership at the Iraq Stock Exchange this e-card activation is the missing link that turns raw revenue into everyday power.
Those billions from exports? They need a reliable way to cycle back home without friction, and Visa-enabled cards make that happen instantly, hedging against rate volatility while prepping the Dinar for Forex spotlight.
It’s like upgrading from a leaky bucket to a high-pressure hose: Iraq’s not just exporting oil anymore; it’s exporting stability, drawing in investors who see a digitally savvy market ready for prime time.
In short, this isn’t a footnote it’s the infrastructure that makes Iraq’s revaluation story credible and the global pivot inevitable.
If you’re holding Dinars or eyeing the market, this is your signal to watch closely; the pieces are snapping together faster than expected.
Let’s Go Further
ADDENDUM: What Is The Strategic Significance of the Trade Bank of Iraq’s E-Card Activation for Iraqi Dinar Holders?
Read Full Article: https://www.patreon.com/posts/iraqi-e-card-up-139064154
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Mnt Goat Article: “IRAQI BANKS ASSOCIATION: THE REFORM PLAN HAS REACHED ITS FINAL FORM AND WILL INCLUDE ALL PRIVATE BANKS.” They are telling us today they are in the LAST PHASE of the process of banking reforms, now it comes down to ‘uniformity” between all banks in the banking system. If you don’t conform you will not be banking in Iraq…They can not risk more corruption once the currency in normalized and goes viral… We all should celebrate. What a relief it was to finally hear such good news…they really needed this too for the rollout of the reinstatement.
Nader From The Mid East They’re trying to get away from the oil revenue. They want to make the oil revenue extra money coming in. They’re working on a lot of things on a private sector to make it strong…and make sure the stability of the economy doesn’t depend on the oil revenue because oil go up and down and sometime they lose money in the oil when it goes down especially when they have a budget that’s $70 a barrel. The oil goes to $60 or $50 they start losing money.
“$200 Silver Is VERY ATTAINABLE In A Rush – and We Are In One”
Mike Maloney: 9-16-2025
Is $200 silver really on the table—soon?
In this episode, Mike Maloney explains why he believes we’re in one of those rare moments when gold acts as both insurance and the top-performing asset, and why silver is still massively undervalued.
Together with Alan Hibbard, they break down:
Why stricter inflation math points to triple-digit silver potential
The demand shock vs. limited new supply (18× more buyers, 55× more currency, ~2× more gold)
How rate-cut cycles and negative real yields historically supercharge gold (and pull silver with it)
Why China’s buying spree and import rule changes matter now
The case for physical metal with no counter-party risk vs. “yield on gold” schemes
0:00 Silver’s catch-up math: why $200 isn’t crazy
1:30 “Safe haven” and biggest-gains asset: gold’s rare window
4:40 1980 vs. today: more buyers, more currency, scarce metal
9:45 Rates, CPI vs. “CP-lie,” and why real yields are key Glasp
16:35 China’s role: imports, inventories, and price impact
19:50 Viewer wins & lessons: stacking, patience, endurance
22:45 Final takeaway & resources
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GE3bQoLcM6M?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1