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Jordan social security agency adds in-app electronic payments

Jordan’s Social Security Corporation added electronic payments to its SSC Jordan app for individuals. Announced through Petra on 20 October, the service lets users settle amounts and obligations due without visiting a branch.

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Credit and debit cards are supported alongside Apple Pay and Google Pay, and users can view payment history. The announcement reports the service launch but provides no usage count, transaction volume or measured savings.

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    Jordan social security agency adds in-app electronic payments

    Jordan’s Social Security Corporation added electronic payments to its SSC Jordan app for individuals. Announced through Petra on 20 October, the service lets users settle amounts and obligations due without visiting a branch.

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