Saudi Arabia · Account Transfer · Est. 2021
Saudi Arabia's instant payment system launched by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) as part of the Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda. sarie (meaning "fast" in Arabic) enables 24/7 real-time transfers between banks and fintech providers via IBAN or mobile number, with settlement in seconds. Built on ISO 20022 messaging, it supports P2P, P2M, and bulk payments. The system is a key enabler of Saudi Arabia's goal to increase non-cash transactions to 70% by 2030.
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| QR Code Payments | — |
| Wallet Support | — |
| 24/7 Availability | ✓ |
| Cross-Border | — |
| ISO 20022 | ✓ |
| Request to Pay | — |
| Open API | ◐ |
| Alias/Proxy | ✓ |