Qatar Central Bank and the Saudi Central Bank have begun the phased acceptance of their national payment cards, HIMYAN and mada, in each other’s markets. The initiative expands HIMYAN’s regional reach following its earlier extension to Bahrain and supports closer integration between the two countries’ payment systems. Technical and operational integration and connectivity arrangements have been completed. Card use and access to payment services will expand as the approved integration phases are completed, with the aim of making cross-border payments more efficient and widening access to national payment solutions.
2026-09-15Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank and Saudi Central Bank begin phased reciprocal acceptance of HIMYAN and mada cards
Qatar Central Bank and the Saudi Central Bank have begun phased reciprocal acceptance of HIMYAN and mada cards. Technical and operational connectivity is complete, with card use and payment service access set to expand as the approved integration phases are completed.