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EPISODE · Nov 16, 2025 · 28 MIN

Apple Pay in Iraq: A Historic Shift Toward a Cashless Economy

from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington

Iraq has officially approved the activation of Apple Pay, link to My FX Buddies Blogmarking a major step toward expanding the nation’s digital payment systems and connecting its economy to the global financial network.Experts say this move could transform how Iraqis handle money — replacing cash transactions with secure, contactless, and transparent digital payments. If you'd like to Support the channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... ⁠ a FREE transcript at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies⁠... In this episode, we explore:💳 What Apple Pay means for Iraq’s economy and banking sector📈 How digital payments can combat corruption and increase tax revenues🌍 Iraq’s balance between Western systems like SWIFT & Apple Pay — and BRICS alternatives🧠 Why this marks the beginning, not the end, of Iraq’s digital revolutionEconomist Asaad Al-Rubaie calls this a “historic turning point” as Iraq positions itself between the world’s competing financial powers.Meanwhile, Dr. Nabil Al-Abadi explains how Apple Pay could raise financial inclusion, attract young users, and pull billions of dinars from the shadow economy into official banking channels.From faster payments to global trade access, Apple Pay could reshape how Iraq does business — and how its citizens interact with money.🎄 Want to stay on track this holiday?Grab my Holiday Hormone Helper Checklist — your guide to maintaining and balancing naturally. Just $17👉 buymeacoffee.com/tishwash/e/479454

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