On 13 April 2015, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a reduction on the use of Naira denominated cards for overseas transactions. The limit was reduced from USD 150'000 to 50'000 per person and year. The daily cash withdrawal was pegged at USD 300.
 
On 22 April 2015, the CBN clarified that policy affects only credit and debit cards which are used overseas for accounts domiciled in Nigeria.
 
The decision comes in light of depleting foreign currency reserves. For more on this, see the entries under Related Measures. One effect of this measure is to reduce the ability of Nigerians to buy foreign products.