# Iran digital welfare and payment service expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-digital-welfare-and-payment-service-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-18T16:41:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Iran is expanding its digital infrastructure for social and administrative services. In provinces such as Zanjan, the State Welfare Organization has launched a virtual service desk via a national smart government portal, allowing users to register for and track various services, including disability cards and adoption processes.

Furthering the transition to digital systems, a new directive requires that a portion of government employee welfare benefits be transferred directly into electronic wallets. This initiative, involving the Treasury and the Central Bank, aims to reduce reliance on physical bank cards to mitigate resource waste and increase transaction security against risks like card loss or magnetic strip copying.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Iran to pay part of government employee benefits via electronic wallets

Iran has mandated that part of government employees' welfare benefits be paid via electronic wallets to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on physical bank cards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-to-pay-part-of-government-employee-benefits-via-electronic-wallets

### 2026-09-12: Iran welfare services expand digital access and support coverage

Iran's welfare organization is digitizing 54 services in Zanjan while managing support for 192,000 people in Kermanshah amid funding and insurance challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-welfare-services-expand-digital-access-and-support-coverage

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