Tunisian Citizens Face Rising Bank Fees
Published: February 24 2026
Every Tunisian citizen spends on average between 200 and 300 dinars per year in bank commissions for a standard checking account, announced Abdelatif Ben Hedia, president of the Observatory of Financial Services, on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
During his interview on Jawhara FM, Ben Hedia reminded listeners that the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) issued a circular in January 2024 to protect low‑income employees (those earning less than 1 500 dinars) by capping account‑maintenance fees at 3 dinars. The measure expired in February 2025 and was not renewed, which, according to Ben Hedia, has caused bank‑fee costs to quadruple for ordinary account holders.
In the same context, Ben Hedia highlighted that the law obliges banks to display their fee schedules, yet several private institutions fail to do so transparently, making the information hardly accessible to customers. He stressed the importance of clear communication between banks and their clients, urging financial institutions to:
- Clearly inform customers of any changes to commissions or tariffs.
- Explain the financial impact of those changes.
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Keywords: Tunisian bank fees, financial services, Central Bank of Tunisia, account‑maintenance fees, low‑income protection, banking transparency, consumer rights.
