{"id":39514,"date":"2022-01-10T11:49:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T11:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/?p=39514"},"modified":"2022-01-10T11:49:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T11:49:10","slug":"electronic-applications-simplifies-access-to-forex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/old\/electronic-applications-simplifies-access-to-forex\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic applications simplifies access to Forex &nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Dike Onwuamaeze &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of electronic application for foreign exchange is expected to simplify the process of accessing the greenback. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recently introduced electronic application for foreign exchange (forex) has been described as a major tool to help ease access to forex for travelers, operators of SMEs, those paying school fees, health bills and others that need the greenback for genuine transactions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new policy, Nigerians are now able to apply for forex online, with the deployment of the electronic Form \u2018A\u2019 which has expedited applications for PTA\/BTA, medicals, education, and other remittances. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new policy was disclosed in a circular titled, \u201cAutomation of Form \u2018A\u2019 on the Trade Monitoring System,\u201d introduced last month, that was signed by CBN\u2019s Director Trade and Exchange Department, Dr. Ozoemena Nnnaji. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the central bank, all hard copies of Forms \u2018A\u2019 created on or before November 2, 2021 (before the start of the e-Form \u2018A\u2019) must be used within 15 working days of the Form\u2019s creation. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Form \u2018A\u2019 is an application form designed by the CBN to pay for service transactions (invisible trade). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The form allows customers to purchase forex at the CBN or interbank rate to make payments for eligible services as predetermined by the foreign exchange manual. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The e-Form \u2018A\u2019 replaced the hardcopy since November 30, 2021. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the central bank, that customers were expected to pay a charge of N5,000 as fee per declaration of e-Form \u2018A\u2019. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circular reads: \u201cThis is to inform all authorised dealers and the general public of the deployment of e-Form \u2018A\u2019. Accordingly, the e-Form \u2018A\u2019 shall replace the hard copy of Form \u2018A\u2019 for invincible transactions (PTA\/BTA, medicals, education, other remittances etc.) with effect from November 30, 2021. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cConsequently, all authorised dealers are required to ensure that the processing of Form \u2019A\u2019 shall only be done electronically on the Trade Monitoring System accessible at www.tradesystem.gov.ng. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trade Monitoring System &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe general public is required to obtain a valid Bank Verification Number (BVN) from their authorised dealer banks. The BVN is a prerequisite for customers to access the Trade System for e-Form \u2018A\u2019 application. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe e-Form \u2018A\u2019 is web-based and allows the general public to initiate the Form from their offices\/homes and submit same to the authorised dealer bank. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA charge of N5,000 as fee per declaration of e-Form \u2018A\u2019 is applicable with effect from November 30, 2021, and henceforth. There will be a direct debit from the processing bank\u2019s current account for each declaration which should be recovered the charge on the customer by the bank. 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