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Article 5

No: 000044093096 Date(g): 13/6/2023 | Date(h): 24/11/1444 Status: In-Force

Effective from Jun 13 2023 - Jun 12 2023
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SAMA may approve or reject a licensing application as a Relevant Payment Service Provider or Payment System Operator, taking into account the following:

(1)Whether the activities and services are consistent with the objectives of the Law and the Implementing Regulation;
 
(2)Whether the activities and services are consistent with the consumer protection and competition objectives set out in the Law and the Implementing Regulation;
 
(3)The economic value resulting from providing the activities in the Kingdom and the impact of these activities on financial stability in the Kingdom;
 
(4)SAMA assessment of the Applicant’s ability to satisfy the requirements of the Law and the Implementing Regulation; and
 
(5)Whether there are factors that might hinder SAMA’s ability to oversee the applicant effectively.