Is Apple Pay available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Saudi Arabia is on Apple's list of countries and regions where you can add cards from participating banks and card issuers to Apple Pay (Apple Support, checked on 28 October 2026).
This list is about cards from local banks. It does not say whether a card from your own bank works abroad: that depends on your bank.
Source: Apple Support: Countries and regions that support Apple Pay, checked on 28 October 2026, page published on 27 October 2026. We copy the list as published and match each name to an ISO country code; we add nothing.
What the official source says
The official page introduces its list with these words:
You can add your credit, debit, or prepaid cards from participating banks and card issuers in these countries and regions:
All countries for Apple Pay (table with every country and region on the official list).
Travelling or moving to Saudi Arabia with Apple Pay
What Apple says about paying abroad and about Apple Cash:
Apple Pay is accepted anywhere you see these symbols and marks in stores, within apps, and on the web in Safari and third-party browsers.
Sending and receiving money with Apple Pay and the Apple Cash card are available only in the U.S.
Lists change, often without notice. Check the official page before you rely on the service or pay for anything, and follow the provider's terms and the law of the country you are in.
Other services in Saudi Arabia
| Service | In Saudi Arabia | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Coming soon | 28 October 2026 |
| Apple Pay | Yes | 28 October 2026 |
| Apple Music | Yes | 28 October 2026 |
| Apple TV | Yes | 28 October 2026 |
| YouTube Premium | Yes | 28 October 2026 |
| Spotify | Yes | 28 October 2026 |
Before you travel to Saudi Arabia
- British passport: Saudi Arabia entry requirements
- Canadian passport: Saudi Arabia
- Australian passport: Saudi Arabia
- Italian citizens: Arabia Saudita
Driving in Saudi Arabia, do you need an international driving permit? Australian licence
Questions
Is Apple Pay available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Saudi Arabia is on Apple's list of countries and regions where you can add cards from participating banks and card issuers to Apple Pay (Apple Support, checked on 28 October 2026).
Where does this answer about Apple Pay in Saudi Arabia come from?
From Apple Support: Countries and regions that support Apple Pay (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102775), read on 28 October 2026. We copy the list as published and only match country names to ISO country codes.
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