Mada payment method
Mada is the dominant card card-based payment method in Saudi Arabia. All debit cards issues are mandated to be branded with this local brand. 66% of all those debit cards are cobadged with international brands, VISA and Mastercard, mostly for international use.
Mada is the most common ecommerce payment method in Saudi Arabia. The government is encouraging its use and has made it mandatory when processing locally. Mada can also be used over Apple Pay.
- Dominant on ecommerce channels in Saudi Arabia
- Backed up by the government
- All debit cards issues are branded with Mada
- Direct volume uplift since 85% of issues cards will be accessible when offering this payment method
- Apple Pay soon supported
Accept Mada with Adyen
Adyen offers a full service solution, including reconciliation, reporting and settlement services.
| Market |
Middle East: Saudi Arabia |
| Settlement currency | SAR or any supported currency (FX applicable) |
| Channel | Ecommerce |
| Processing currencies | SAR |
| Recurring transactions | No |
| Refunds | Yes |
| Partial refunds | Yes |
| Multiple partial refunds | Yes |
| Multiple partial captures | Yes |
| 3D Secure | Yes (mandated in all transactions via redirection to issuer page) |
| Payouts | Yes |
| Settlement delay | 3-5 days |
| Chargebacks | No |
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