Saudi Arabia’s central bank launches Google Pay and announces Alipay+ acceptance by 2026
In a significant step toward realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of Google Pay and a new agreement with Ant International to introduce Alipay+ acceptance by 2026. These developments, unveiled on September 15 at the Money20/20 Middle East conference in Riyadh, aim to bolster the Kingdom’s fintech infrastructure, accelerate the shift away from cash, and expand global digital payment options for consumers and businesses alike.
Google Pay officially launches in Saudi Arabia
