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Requirements for ATM Cash Feeding with Sixth Issuance Currency and Inclusion of 200 Riyal Denomination

No: 43023332 Date(g): 21/10/2021 | Date(h): 15/3/1443 Status: In-Force

Translated Document

Referring to Circular No. 27027/Akh dated 19/12/1424 H regarding the distribution of cash denominations in ATMs local banks, and Circular No. 30902/227 dated 26/08/1440H regarding cash feeding requirements for ATMs, and based on SAMA’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and quality of circulating cash, and to meet the needs of ATM users with different cash denominations, SAMA emphasizes to all operating banks the importance of ensuring the proper replenishment and safety of cash in the bank’s ATMs and to adhere to the following: 

 First: Effective January 1, 2022G, ATMs shall be exclusively replenished by sixth-issue denominations.
 
 Second: The SAR 200 denomination from the sixth issue will be added into all internal ATMs situated within branches and transfer centers. The determination to add this denomination into external ATMs will be made at the bank's discretion, considering the unique attributes of the location and the needs of customers, prior to February 2, 2022G.
 

The Central Bank emphasizes the importance of adhering to the above, and providing the Cash Supervision Department with the bank's plan to insert the (200) riyal denomination in ATMs via e-mail, within two weeks from its date.