Circulars
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Effective from Apr 22 2025 - Apr 21 2025
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| Circular No. | Circular Title | Issue Date (G) | Issue Date (H) | Status |
| 000044064343 | Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions | 05/03/2023 | 13/08/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044043873 | Compliance with Customer Personal Data Protection Instructions | 18/12/2022 | 24/05/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044033454 | Not combining two jobs at the same time in more than one exchange centre, and emphasizing the requirements of Emiratisation of jobs | 10/11/2022 | 16/04/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044029338 | Ensuring Continuous Fulfilment of the Professional Certification Requirement | 31/10/2022 | 6/04/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044025244 | Establishing and regulating the statutory reserve for exchange centers | 20/10/2022 | 24/03/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044017957 | Adhere to conduct periodic independent testing at a minimum of once a year and to include in the internal control systems report any observations of violations of the provisions of the rules | 29/09/2022 | 3/03/1444 | In- Force |
| 000044016668 | Circular to exchange centers to provide 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 |
| 000043098769 | Rules of Receiving Money Transfers for the Purposes of Conducting Transfer or Currency Exchange Transactions | 28/06/2022 | 29/11/1443 | In- Force |
| 000043075379 | Accepting the digital family register on Absher platform and Tawakkalna application | 30/03/2022 | 27/08/1443 | In- Force |
| 000043033258 | Passing Reports to Security Authorities via Hotline Numbers of Police Operations Rooms in Provinces | 18/11/2021 | 13/04/1443 | In- Force |
| 000043010538 | Accepting the digital ID on Absher platform and Tawakklna application | 09/09/2021 | 2/02/1443 | In- Force |
| 000043008132 | Ensure compliance with the requirements for working (remotely) in customer service occupations | 02/09/2021 | 25/01/1443 | In- Force |
| 000042080755 | Amendment 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 |
| 000042052701 | Instructions on Banknote Authenticity Verification | 11/03/2021 | 27/07/1442 | In- Force |
| 000042032575 | Updating of the Financial Statement Comparison Form | 30/12/2020 | 15/05/1442 | Modified |
| 000042031578 | Verifying the Identity of Customers via a Reliable Source | 28/12/2020 | 13/05/1442 | In- Force |
| 000042011183 | Updating the data collection form for exchange centre employees | 13/10/2020 | 26/02/1442 | In- Force |
| 000042010693 | Supplementary 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 |
| 000042000929 | Updating rules for money exchange business and updating the fee schedule for money exchange licenses | 26/08/2020 | 7/01/1442 | In- Force |
| 000041061973 | Principles of conduct and business ethics in financial institutions | 23/06/2020 | 2/11/1441 | In- Force |
| 000041056269 | Allowing exchange centers to receive money transfers through electronic payment methods for currency exchange purposes only | 04/05/2020 | 12/09/1441 | Superseded |
| 410507260000 | Acceptance of the Distinctive Residence as an Approved Identity. | 22/03/2020 | 27/07/1441 | In- Force |
| 440661830000 | Contribute to the Activation of the Kingdom's Social Responsibility Day | 10/04/2020 | 17/08/1444 | In- Force |
| 000041041392 | Minimum requirements for exchange centers | 07/02/2020 | 12/06/1441 | In- Force |
| 000041033686 | Designate a special email to receive SAMA decisions | 06/01/2020 | 11/05/1441 | In- Force |
| 410254330000 | Professional Certificates of Financial Institution Employees | 09/12/2019 | 12/04/1441 | In- Force |
| 189100000041 | A number of exchange centers inquire about calculating the son/daughter of a citizen within Saudization | 21/11/2019 | 21/03/1441 | In- Force |
| 120500000067 | Subscribing in SMS Services | 23/10/2019 | 24/02/1441 | In- Force |
| 410251740000 | Mechanism for compensating damaged cash marked with security inks | 12/09/2019 | 12/04/1441 | In- Force |
| 694270000149 | Financial Sector Safety and Security Guidelines CCTV Specifications Summary | 22/07/2019 | 20/11/1440 | In- Force |
| 686310000067 | License Disclosure Instructions | 18/07/2019 | 15/11/1440 | In- Force |
| 587280000067 | Exemption for exchange center customers at airports traveling outside the Kingdom from presenting national ID | 28/05/2019 | 23/09/1440 | In- Force |
| 558960000067 | Adherence to regulations and instructions on cash movement and security safety | 13/05/2019 | 9/09/1440 | In- Force |
| 352170000041 | Providing annual and quarterly financial statements and internal control system reports to SAMA | 12/02/2019 | 6/06/1440 | In- Force |
| 269480000067 | Educating Consumers About the Risks of Carrying Large Sums of Cash | 06/01/2019 | 29/04/1440 | In- Force |
| 217550000041 | Saudization of the Jobs of Money Exchangers of class A and B. | 14/12/2018 | 6/05/1440 | In- Force |
| 186260000067 | Launching the electronic agencies service | 02/12/2018 | 24/03/1440 | In- Force |
| 230400000041 | Working Hours of Banks’ Money Remittance Centers | 24/05/2018 | 9/09/1439 | Modified |
| 391000088992 | Transferring cash in Saudi riyals and other foreign currencies across borders to and from Yemen | 03/05/2018 | 17/08/1439 | In- Force |
| 391000088263 | Updating Some Work Procedures of Money Changers | 01/05/2018 | 15/08/1439 | In- Force |
| 391000079052 | Instructions on Providing Government and Non-Government Entities with Documents, Information and Data of Customer Bank Accounts | 29/03/2018 | 13/07/1439 | In- Force |
| 391000060406 | Questionnaire 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 |
| 371000066843 | AML/CTF Rule (16) CIT | 20/09/2017 | 14/06/1437 | In- Force |
| 381000122205 | Controls for handling banking transaction procedures | 10/09/2017 | 19/12/1438 | In- Force |
| 381000098932 | Cash deposit for Class A Exchange Companies at SAMA branches directly | 14/06/2017 | 20/09/1438 | In- Force |
| 381000092226 | Record Retention Guidelines | 27/05/2017 | 2/09/1438 | In- Force |
| 381000088793 | Non-Resident FOREX Companies Conducting Banking Activities in the Kingdom without a License | 18/05/2017 | 22/08/1438 | Modified |
| 371000093183 | Recommendations for the cash transfer system | 29/05/2016 | 22/08/1437 | In- Force |
| 371000035276 | Mechanism for the entry and exit of Saudi and foreign currency via King Fahd Causeway | 01/04/2016 | 24/03/1437 | In- Force |
| 371000016270 | External auditors | 22/11/2015 | 10/02/1437 | In- Force |
| 361000156181 | Adherence with the Regulations and Instructions Related to the Movement of Money and the Security Safety Manual | 08/10/2015 | 25/12/1436 | In- Force |
| 361000138090 | Statement issued on 2015/6/26 by the Financial Action Task Force | 15/08/2015 | 1/11/1436 | Modified |
| 361000085193 | Rules, Procedures and Instructions Regulating Saudi Payment Systems | 07/04/2015 | 16/06/1436 | Modified |
| 361000067859 | Guide to procedures for operating exchange offices | 01/01/2015 | 11/03/1436 | In- Force |
| 351000036574 | Prompt Implementation of Judgments and Judicial Decisions | 21/01/2014 | 20/03/1435 | In- Force |
| 341000069260 | Operating 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 |
| 341000068320 | Compliance with employing citizens and the requirements for contracting with recruitment service companies | 13/04/2013 | 3/06/1434 | In- Force |
| 331000024281 | Combating the practice of banking and investment business in the Kingdom without a licence | 02/09/2012 | 16/10/1433 | Modified |
| 281000000940 | Regulations governing the transport of cash, precious metals and documents of value | 01/01/2008 | 22/12/1428 | Modified |
| 281000000287 | Rules for Dealing with Old or Damaged Machines in Local Banks | 25/04/2007 | 8/04/1428 | In- Force |