SAMA approves EZ Bank with SAR 2.5 bn capital

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Oct 1, 2025
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Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed a new digital bank, EZ Bank, to operate in the Kingdom with a capital of SAR 2.5 billion.

According to SAMA’s statement, this license brings the total number of licensed banks in Saudi Arabia to 39, including 15 Saudi banks and 24 foreign bank branches.

This move reflects the strength, resilience, and attractiveness of the banking sector and the Saudi economy.


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