SAMA Licenses Atyoun Payment Services Company
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SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) announced the licensing of Atyoun Payment Services Company as an authorized payment service provider in Saudi Arabia. This grants the company official regulatory approval to operate within the Saudi payments sector under SAMA supervision. The announcement updates the public registry of licensed payment service providers in the Kingdom.
What changed
SAMA issued a notice announcing the addition of Atyoun Payment Services Company to the registry of licensed payment service providers operating in Saudi Arabia. The license authorizes the company to provide payment services under SAMA's regulatory oversight framework.
For existing payment service providers and financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, this announcement indicates continued market expansion in the payment services sector. Competitors should monitor for new market entrants. Companies seeking to enter the Saudi payments market should review SAMA's licensing requirements and application procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
What to do next
- Monitor SAMA's licensed payment service providers registry for updated listings
- Review licensing requirements for new payment service entrants in Saudi Arabia
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The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” company to provide payment services through a Major Payment Institution. With "Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah," there are now 31 licensed companies offering payment services in Saudi Arabia.
This decision reflects SAMA’s endeavor to support the payments sector, increase the efficiency of financial transactions, and promote innovative financial solutions for financial inclusion in Saudi Arabia.
SAMA emphasizes the importance of dealing exclusively with authorized financial institutions. To view licensed and permitted financial institutions, visit SAMA's website.
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