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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Saudi Arabia.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Saudi Arabia.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Saudi Arabia? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Saudi Arabia, with a population of around 36.01 million people, has a GDP of approximately 1.08 trillion making it the 19th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal (SAR)
The world's largest oil exporter, its economy is dominated by the petroleum sector, with ongoing diversification efforts into tourism and services. It is the leading member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and a key player in OPEC, with China and India as major oil customers.
The dominant payment method in Saudi Arabia is Mada, the national debit card network, which is used for the vast majority of electronic transactions, both in-store and online. The seamless integration of the Mada network with Apple Pay has led to massive adoption of contactless mobile payments. STC Pay, a leading digital wallet, also provides a wide range of payment and international remittance services.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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