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  • Section Four Advertising

    • Article 32

      A Card Issuer that advertises a Credit or Charge Card in an Advertisement must disclose, in a manner that is clear to the Cardholder, the name and Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of the advertised product and shall not include other rates such as the Term Cost.

    • Article 33

      A Card Issuer launching a campaign, advertising special term cost free promotions for a specific period, must ensure that the Advertisement discloses in a manner equally as prominent, whether or not term cost accrues during the specific period and is payable after the end of the period, with the end date of the special term cost free promotion period clearly displayed on the Advertisement.

    • Article 34

      The Card Issuer must indicate in all product Advertisements its name, logo, any identifying representation and contact details.

    • Article 35

      SAMA may require any Card Issuer who does not abide by the provisions of the articles within these Regulations to withdraw the Advertisement within one Business Day of notice from Saudi Central Bank.

    • Article 36

      If a Card Issuer offers an introductory promotional term cost, the Card Issuer must remind the Cardholder one week before the end date of the introductory promotional term cost. The Card Issuer will provide the Cardholder with the revised term cost and any change in other terms and conditions that will apply to the period after the introductory period. The Cardholder may have the option to terminate the account. In 10 days if he/she does not accept the new term cost.

      • Article 37

        Advertising by Card Issuers will not be deceptive or misleading and will not exaggerate the advantages of a product or service. All text and numbers, including footnotes shall be clearly visible and understandable with a legible font size (minimum equivalent to Arial 9).

      • Article 38

        The Card Issuer may not carry out any of the following:

        a.Provide an Advertisement that includes a false offer or statement or claim expressed in terms that would directly or indirectly deceive or mislead the consumer.   
        b.Provide an Advertisement that includes the unlawful use of a logo, a distinctive mark, or a counterfeit mark.