The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced that the mada national payment system is ready to support JCB International (JCBI) cardholders in the Kingdom, enabling digital payments through point-of-sale devices and cash withdrawals via ATMs. The service is intended to facilitate payments for visitors holding JCB cards through local participating banks and licensed Payment Service Providers, expanding acceptance of global payment networks within Saudi Arabia’s digital payments infrastructure.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority 2025-02-17
The Saudi Central Bank enables acceptance of JCB cards on the mada national payment system for POS payments and ATM withdrawals
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced that the mada national payment system now supports JCB International cardholders in Saudi Arabia, enabling digital payments and ATM cash withdrawals. This initiative aims to facilitate payments for JCB cardholders through local banks and licensed Payment Service Providers, enhancing the acceptance of global payment networks in the Kingdom's digital payments infrastructure.