5) Security Systems and Anti-Counterfeiting Devices
5-1) Security Systems and Devices
Money exchange centers must adhere to the instructions outlined in the Law of Private Security Services and its implementing regulations issued by Royal Decree No. M/24, dated 8/7/1426H, the Law of Transporting Money, Precious Metals, and Valuable Documents issued by SAMA, No. M/81, dated 18/10/1428H; and the Security Safety Guidelines issued by SAMA, No. 485/M.A/36, dated 7/1/1416 H. These instructions should be considered the minimum security and safety measures that must be followed, and must include at least the following:
- Adhering to the security safety requirements issued by SAMA, including:
a.. Standards for site selection, environmental health, and civil defense requirements. b. Procedures for transporting cash. c. Instructions for the work of security guards. d. Providing the necessary requirements for automated systems, banking devices, recording devices, and document storage. - Displaying the license issued by SAMA and announcing the exchange rates prominently at the location.
- Including the license number in all printed materials, correspondence, and any other outputs.
- Handling transactions with clients using official receipts for all allowed exchange operations.
- Informing clients prominently about the necessity of obtaining receipts for any transaction performed.
- Equipping work areas with the necessary devices for counting, sorting cash, and detecting counterfeit currency.
- Insuring property against fire and theft with a licensed insurance provider in the Kingdom.
5-2) Counterfeit Currency
All money exchange centers must implement precautionary measures for handling both local and foreign currencies by:
- Acquiring currency counting machines with specifications capable of detecting counterfeit money.
- Developing and training employees who handle cash directly through organizing counterfeit detection courses to enhance their efficiency.
- Obtaining foreign currencies from reliable sources.
- Promptly reporting to security authorities and notifying SAMA upon discovering counterfeit currency.
- Complying with instructions issued by relevant security authorities regarding handling counterfeit currency.
5-3) Insurance on Cash
- Money exchange centers must maintain insurance with a licensed insurance provider in the Kingdom, covering operational risks such as embezzlement, theft, counterfeiting, burglary, fire, etc.
- The insurance must cover all properties belonging to the money exchange center, including cash, transferable financial instruments, foreign currencies, traveler's cheques, and bank cheques.
- The insurance coverage should be proportionate to the amount of cash held and the financial transactions conducted, including buying and selling foreign currencies, money transfers, and cash transportation.