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General Instructions

No: 381000095093 Date(g): 4/6/2017 | Date(h): 10/9/1438 Status: In-Force
  1. The disclosure and transparency principle shall be applied, where all means will be used to inform the customer.
  2. Disclosing all tariffs at banks’ branches and on their websites in a clear and legible manner to be accessible to customers.
  3. The maximum banking tariff for banking services as illustrated in the table attached to this circular shall not be exceeded.
  4. Providing SAMA with all types of tariff or fees according to this circular at the beginning of each Hijri year (Muharram) to be disclosed on website.
  5. Utilizing banking tariff instructions to encourage the utilization of electronic channels and financial inclusion.
  6. Obtaining a prior approval from SAMA on tariff or fees for any services or products that are not included in this circular.
  7. Fees shall be within‎ reasonable and competitive limits as compared with similar services that are conformed to the best applicable applications and practices.
  8. Not charging any fees associated with the services or products provided to customers except after customers' acceptance for the service and related fee.
  9. A bank, may opt not to charge any of the tariff set forth herein as it deems appropriate and consistence with its policy of providing services with fair competition.
  10. Apply the charging policies issued by SAMA for all payment systems (MADA\ SARIE \SADAD…etc.) and its services.
  11. SAMA will periodically review and update the banking tariff in accordance with approved and licensed products and its fees