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Money Exchange Sector Circulars

Circular No.Circular Title

Issue Date (G)

Issue Date (H)

Status
106896152Implementation of the Provisions of the Commercial Register Law and the Law of Tradenames

09/4/2025

11/10/1446

In-Force
106888035Working Hours for Replenishing and Maintenance of ATMs and Money Transfers During the Holy Month of Ramadan for the Year 1446H

25/2/2025

27/8/1446

In-Force
106887827Working Hours During the Holy Month of Ramadan and Holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for the Year 1446H

24/2/2025

26/8/1446

In-Force
46043115Emphasizing the Readiness of the Headquarters and the Full Operational Capacity of Exchange Centers During the Ramadan and Hajj Season for the Year 1446H

16/02/2025

18/08/1446

In- Force
106887050Circular Re. the Close-out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation

16/02/2025

18/08/1446

In- Force
106885359The Saudi Founding Day holiday for the year 1446 H

05/02/2025

07/08/1446

In- Force
000044064343Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions

05/03/2023

13/08/1444

In- Force
000044043873Compliance with Customer Personal Data Protection Instructions

18/12/2022

24/05/1444

In- Force
000044033454Not combining two jobs in more than one exchange center, and emphasizing the requirements of Saudization of jobs

10/11/2022

16/04/1444

In- Force
000044029338Ensuring Continuous Fulfilment of the Professional Certification Requirement

31/10/2022

6/04/1444

In- Force
000044025244Creation and Regulation of the Statutory Reserve for Money changers

20/10/2022

24/03/1444

In- Force
000044017957Conducting Periodic independent Testing and Reporting Observations of Violations of the Provisions of the Rules

29/09/2022

3/03/1444

In- Force
000044016668provision of point of sale (POS) services to customers

26/09/2022

30/02/1444

In- Force
000044006369(RMS) Updating the supervisory data forms for exchange centers and submitting them through the system

23/08/2022

25/01/1444

In- Force
000043098769Rules of Receiving Money Transfers for the Purposes of Conducting Transfer or Currency Exchange Transactions

28/06/2022

29/11/1443

In- Force
000043075379Accepting the digital family register on Absher platform and Tawakkalna application

30/03/2022

27/08/1443

In- Force
000043033258Passing Reports to Security Authorities via Hotline Numbers of Police Operations Rooms in Provinces

18/11/2021

13/04/1443

In- Force
000043010538Accepting the digital ID on Absher platform and Tawakklna application

09/09/2021

2/02/1443

In- Force
000043008132Ensure compliance with the requirements for working (remotely) in customer service occupations

02/09/2021

25/01/1443

In- Force
000042080755Amendment of the Requirements for Appointments to senior positions in Financial Institutions Supervised by the Saudi Central Bank

29/06/2021

19/11/1442

In- Force
000042052701Instructions on Banknote Authenticity Verification

11/03/2021

27/07/1442

In- Force
000042032575Updating of the Financial Statement Comparison Form

30/12/2020

15/05/1442

Modified
000042031578Verifying the Identity of Customers via a Reliable Source

28/12/2020

13/05/1442

In- Force
000042011183Updating the data collection form for exchange centre employees

13/10/2020

26/02/1442

In- Force
000042010693Supplementary circular for obtaining the Agency NOC prior to nomination, assignment, reassignment, appointment, or reappointment of leadership positions in financial institutions

12/10/2020

25/02/1442

Modified
000042000929Updating rules for money exchange business and updating the fee schedule for money exchange licenses

26/08/2020

7/01/1442

In- Force
000041061973Principles of conduct and business ethics in financial institutions

23/06/2020

2/11/1441

In- Force
000041056269Allowing exchange centers to receive money transfers through electronic payment methods for currency exchange purposes only

04/05/2020

12/09/1441

Superseded
410507260000Acceptance of the Distinctive Residence as an Approved Identity.

22/03/2020

27/07/1441

In- Force
440661830000Contribute to the Activation of the Kingdom's Social Responsibility Day

10/04/2020

17/08/1444

In- Force
000041041392Minimum requirements for exchange centers

07/02/2020

12/06/1441

In- Force
000041033686Designate a special email to receive SAMA decisions

06/01/2020

11/05/1441

In- Force
410254330000Professional Certificates of Financial Institution Employees

09/12/2019

12/04/1441

In- Force
189100000041A number of exchange centers inquire about calculating the son/daughter of a citizen within Saudization

21/11/2019

21/03/1441

In- Force
120500000067Subscribing in SMS Services

23/10/2019

24/02/1441

In- Force
410251740000Mechanism for compensating damaged cash marked with security inks

12/09/2019

12/04/1441

In- Force
694270000149Financial Sector Safety and Security Guidelines CCTV Specifications Summary

22/07/2019

20/11/1440

In- Force
686310000067License Disclosure Instructions

18/07/2019

15/11/1440

In- Force
587280000067Exemption for exchange center customers at airports traveling outside the Kingdom from presenting national ID

28/05/2019

23/09/1440

In- Force
558960000067Adherence to regulations and instructions on cash movement and security safety

13/05/2019

9/09/1440

In- Force
352170000041Providing annual and quarterly financial statements and internal control system reports to SAMA

12/02/2019

6/06/1440

In- Force
269480000067Educating Customers About the Risks of Carrying Large Sums of Cash

06/01/2019

29/04/1440

In- Force
217550000041Saudization of the Jobs of Money Exchangers of class A and B.

14/12/2018

6/05/1440

In- Force
186260000067Launching the electronic agencies service

02/12/2018

24/03/1440

In- Force
230400000041Working Hours of Banks’ Money Remittance Centers

24/05/2018

9/09/1439

Modified
391000088263Updating Some Work Procedures of Money Changers

01/05/2018

15/08/1439

In- Force
391000079052Instructions on Providing Government and Non-Government Entities with Documents, Information and Data of Customer Bank Accounts

29/03/2018

13/07/1439

In- Force
391000060406Questionnaire of Compliance with the Requirements of the Fight against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and Statistic Data

12/02/2018

26/05/1439

In- Force
371000066843AML/CTF Rule (16) CIT

20/09/2017

14/06/1437

In- Force
381000122205Controls for handling banking transaction procedures

10/09/2017

19/12/1438

In- Force
381000098932Cash deposit for Class A Exchange Companies at SAMA branches directly

14/06/2017

20/09/1438

In- Force
381000092226Record Retention Guidelines 

27/05/2017

2/09/1438

In- Force
381000088793Non-Resident FOREX Companies Conducting Banking Activities in the Kingdom without a License

18/05/2017

22/08/1438

Modified
371000093183Recommendations for the cash transfer system

29/05/2016

22/08/1437

In- Force
371000035276Mechanism for the entry and exit of Saudi and foreign currency via King Fahd Causeway

01/04/2016

24/03/1437

In- Force
371000016270External auditors

22/11/2015

10/02/1437

In- Force
361000156181Adherence with the Regulations and Instructions Related to the Movement of Money and the Security Safety Manual

08/10/2015

25/12/1436

In- Force
361000138090Statement issued on 2015/6/26 by the Financial Action Task Force

15/08/2015

1/11/1436

Modified
361000085193Rules, Procedures and Instructions Regulating Saudi Payment Systems

07/04/2015

16/06/1436

Modified
361000067859Guide to procedures for operating exchange offices

01/01/2015

11/03/1436

In- Force
351000036574Prompt Implementation of Judgments and Judicial Decisions

21/01/2014

20/03/1435

In- Force
341000069260Operating Rules for Exchange Activities - Provide SAMA with a Monthly Statement on the Movement of Cash Received and Exported Through Land Ports

14/04/2013

4/06/1434

In- Force
341000068320Compliance with employing citizens and the requirements for contracting with recruitment service companies

13/04/2013

3/06/1434

In- Force
331000024281Combating the practice of banking and investment business in the Kingdom without a licence

02/09/2012

16/10/1433

Modified
281000000940Regulations governing the transport of cash, precious metals and documents of value

01/01/2008

22/12/1428

Modified
281000000287Rules for Dealing with Old or Damaged Machines in Local Banks

25/04/2007

8/04/1428

In- Force