The Saudi Central Bank announced that the national payment system, mada, is ready to allow JCB International cardholders to make digital payments through point-of-sale terminals and withdraw cash via ATMs in Saudi Arabia. The move is intended to improve the payments experience for visitors to the Kingdom who hold JCB cards, with transactions facilitated through local participating banks and licensed payment service providers. It also expands mada’s acceptance of global payment networks as part of broader efforts to develop digital payments infrastructure and support a less cash-dependent economy.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority 2025-02-17
Saudi Central Bank enables JCB card acceptance on mada point-of-sale terminals and ATMs
The Saudi Central Bank announced that the national payment system, mada, is now equipped to enable JCB International cardholders to make digital payments and ATM withdrawals in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to enhance the payment experience for JCB cardholders visiting the Kingdom and supports mada's integration with global payment networks to advance digital payment infrastructure and reduce cash dependency.