Rule · SAMA · 13 Jan 2015
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority mandates that all financial transfers under the Wage Protection Program between accounts within the same bank be provided free of charge. Financial institutions must adhere to the established SARIE and SPAN pricing policies for interbank transfers and prepaid cards, ensuring no additional fees are applied. Furthermore, banks are required to execute a formal Service Agreement that clearly outlines all applicable charges and secures the counterparty's acceptance prior to implementation.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Headquarters
Banking Policy Department
No.: 9041011542
No.: 361000045859
Date: 23/03/1436 AH
Attachments:
Circular
Subject: Fees for Transfers Between Accounts Within the Bank under the Wage Protection Program
Dear Sir/Madam,
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you,
With reference to the Authority's Circular No. 35100012318 dated 28/01/1435 AH, Circular No. 35100061537 dated 12/05/1435 AH, and Circular No. 35100063555 dated 17/05/1435 AH, which emphasize the importance of cooperation and support for the national "Wage Protection Program". In light of complaints received by the Authority regarding fees charged on financial transfers to internal accounts (current or prepaid accounts) through this program,
the Authority confirms compliance with the following instructions:
Yours sincerely,
Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Hulaisi
Deputy Governor for Supervision
P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Tel: 4633000 - Fax: 4662414 ---
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