RegAlertRule · SAMA · 4 Apr 2018
Accepting the National ID Card – Third Generation
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has officially accepted the Third Generation National ID Card for regulatory and operational use, confirming that previously issued cards remain valid until their expiration dates. This circular mandates compliance from all banks, financing companies, exchange houses, and supervisory departments operating within the Kingdom. It further aligns domestic financial regulations with the Ministry of Interior’s latest identification standards to streamline customer verification processes.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Headquarters
Office of the Deputy Governor for Supervision
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Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority No.: 391000080845 Date: 18/07/1439 AH Attachments: 1
Circular
To: Respected Sirs,
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Subject: Acceptance of the National ID Card (Third Generation).
The Authority has received Circular No. 66899 from His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior, dated 16/06/1439 AH, which announces the launch of the Third Generation National ID Card and approves its use. It further confirms that previously issued cards remain valid until their expiration dates.
We hope for your acknowledgment and compliance with its acceptance. Yours sincerely,
Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh
Deputy Governor for Supervision
Distribution Scope:
- Banks operating in the Kingdom.
- Financing companies operating in the Kingdom.
- Exchange houses and companies.
- Supervision Department administrations
- Authority branches.
- Financial Institute.
- Banking and Financing Disputes and Violations Committees.
By courtesy:
P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11694, Tel: 4662300 - Fax: 4662543
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior
AHMAD, ABDULRAHMAN AHMAD
National ID Card (Third Generation)
AHMAD, ABDULRAHMAN AHMAD
No.: 1234567890
DOB: 06/08/1969
DOE: 01/08/2023
No.: 1234567890
Date of Birth: 12/11/1400 AH
Expiry Date: 12/11/1440 AH
Place of Birth: Riyadh
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior
National ID Card
SN: 11223344556677
IDSAU123456789<0017<11111<<<< 6908061M2308010SAU<1<<<<<<<<6 AHMAD<<<ABDULRAHMAN<<AHMAD
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- Circular No. 66899 dated 2018-06-16Not in RegAlert · Ministry of Interior
“The Authority has received Circular No. 66899 from His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior, dated 16/06/1439 AH, which announces the launch of the Third Generation National ID Card and approves its use.”
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