January 22nd, 2026 - 05:09 GMT
Digital payments are continuing to reshape how people choose to pay in Saudi Arabia, with more consumers embracing faster, more secure digital experiences. Visa’s third edition of ‘Where Cash Hides’ report[1] shows 67% of KSA consumers are largely non-cash users, making most of their payments with payments cards or mobile devices. This is an increase of 4% compared with last year, highlighting a clear move away from cash. Digital Payments Break into Cash-Heavy Categories The appeal of cash is also decreasing in day-to-day purchases. Nearly one in four KSA consumers ...