Direct and facilitate the evolvement of payment systems in Namibia so as to provide for the needs of the economy and the public.

Provide a secure, robust and efficient settlement mechanism to facilitate interbank fund transfers.

Address risks that could jeopardise the safety of the National Payment System.

Reduce and contain the systemic risks inherent in the National Payment System.

Provide system participants with cost-effective and credible services, in line with international best practices.

Encourage and oversee the re-engineering of payment system services to contribute towards the achievement of Namibia’s Vision 2030.

Promote fair market conduct by all payment instrument issuers by determining standards for user fees and charges for service delivery.

To Supervise and Regulate Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange.

To ensure the timely repatriation into the Namibian banking system of all foreign currency acquired by residents of Namibia, whether through transactions of current or of capital nature.

To enforce compliance over the movement into and out of Namibia of foreign currency while at the same time avoiding excessive interference with the efficient operation of the commercial, industrial and financial systems of the country.

To support foreign reserves management policy of the Bank.

To curb illegal dealings in foreign currency.