The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone will soon be available in Saudi Arabia.

SAMA made the announcement during the Money20/20 Middle East conference, held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham from 14 to 16 September 2026.

Once launched, merchants will be able to accept payments directly on compatible iPhones using near-field communication (NFC) technology.

Customers can pay by holding a smart device or contactless card near a merchant’s iPhone.

Supported payment methods include mada cards, other contactless-enabled cards, and digital wallets.

The service builds on the national payments infrastructure, including the Software Point of Sale (SoftPOS) service introduced in 2021.

It is designed to meet international standards alongside local technical requirements for payment acceptance.

The launch forms part of a series of initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of the Saudi market and improving the digital payment experience for merchants and consumers.

Featured image: Edited by Fintech News UAE, based on image by Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) via its website.