2026-01-25 | BM 1226

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Guidelines for Prepaid Card Issuance by Banks

Licensed banks in Oman must adhere to new guidelines for issuing prepaid cards, effective February 1, 2026, which replace the need for case-by-case Central Bank approvals. The rules mandate board-approved policies, EMV-compliant technology, and strict AML/CFT controls, including simplified due diligence limits of RO 350 for low-risk reloadable cards and RO 50 for non-reloadable closed-loop gift cards. Banks are required to implement robust transaction monitoring, fraud risk management, and specific limits for co-branded cards and third-party agent distributions.

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Source: Central Bank of Oman — original document · Summary generated with machine assistance and reviewed before publication; the authoritative text is the regulator's original document. How RegAlert works

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