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Law of Payments and Payment Services

Regulates payment systems and payment service providers, central bank licensing, dispute resolution and penalties.

LawRoyal Decree M/2622/3/1443H · 28 October 2021Finance, Tax & Insurance

In brief

Regulates payment systems and payment service providers, central bank licensing, dispute resolution and penalties.

Summary of the law

Key points

  • Disputes between payment-system participants and providers go through the settlement process in the law before court (Article 13).
  • Fines can reach SAR 25 million, and central bank decisions may be challenged within 60 days (Article 12).

A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.

What it covers

  • Licensing providers
  • Providers abroad
  • Dispute resolution
  • Penalties

Timeline

  1. Issued: Royal Decree M/26 · 22/3/1443H

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