Thinking of launching
a card programme in Saudi Arabia?
With over 57 million cards and SAR 1.2 trillion in transactions annually, Saudi Arabia offers serious scale, and serious opportunity, for card issuers.
But launching successfully takes more than ambition. It demands deep local knowledge, the right partners, and a proven roadmap. This guide, created in collaboration with Flagship Advisory Partners, gives new issuers a clear, confident path to go live in Saudi Arabia’s complex and competitive card market.
What’s inside
Overview
A clear view of the Saudi Arabian cards market
Ecosystem
A breakdown of the issuing value chain and strategic partners
Regulation
What to know about regulations, compliance and scheme rules
Rails
Local infrastructure insights: Mada, SADAD, SARIE
Operating models
used across MEA
Structured programme
A structured programme launch checklist and roadmap
Best practises
Best practices and common pitfalls when launching card programmes
Why download this guide
Issuing in Saudi Arabia isn’t like issuing anywhere else. This guide brings together Paymentology’s on-the-ground experience with deep insights into regulation, infrastructure, and growth strategy. It’s built for fintechs, digital banks and new issuers who want to move quickly, avoid costly mistakes, and build with confidence from day one.
