Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) announced the launch of Google Pay in Saudi Arabia through the mada national payment system, unveiled at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh. The service enables users to provision and manage their mada cards and credit cards in the Google Wallet application to make digital payments. SAMA positioned the rollout as part of its market infrastructure enablement agenda to expand the digital payments ecosystem under the Financial Sector Development Program and Saudi Vision 2030, supporting a shift toward a less cash-dependent economy and alignment with international standards.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority 2025-09-15
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority launches Google Pay through the mada national payment system in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) launched Google Pay in Saudi Arabia via the mada national payment system, announced at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference in Riyadh. This allows users to manage mada and credit cards through Google Wallet for digital payments. It aligns with SAMA's agenda to enhance digital payments under the Financial Sector Development Program and Saudi Vision 2030, promoting a less cash-dependent economy.