RIYADH — August 5, 2025
Point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia soared to SR15.6 billion ($4.16 billion) during the week ending August 2, reflecting a 31.5% increase from the previous week. The surge spans across all consumer sectors, signaling strong consumer confidence and accelerated digital payment adoption under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) also reported a notable 18.2% rise in transaction volume, reaching 244.03 million POS transactions during the same period.
📈 Sector-Wise POS Spending Highlights
The week witnessed growth across nearly all major sectors, with Food and Beverage leading the way:
| Category | Spending (SR) | % Change (WoW) |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 2.34 billion | +38.2% |
| Restaurants & Cafes | 1.90 billion | +22.8% |
| Transportation | 1.21 billion | +28.2% |
| Professional & Business Services | 1.19 billion | +28.6% |
| Apparel, Clothing & Accessories | 1.11 billion | +49.4% |
| Gas Stations | 1.09 billion | — |
| Healthcare | 1.02 billion | — |
This robust uptick in consumer spending reflects increased economic activity and growing reliance on cashless payment solutions.
🏙️ Regional Breakdown: Riyadh Leads the Surge
According to SAMA’s regional data, Riyadh dominated POS activity:
| City | Transaction Value (SR) | % Change (WoW) |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 5.08 billion | +17.3% |
| Jeddah | 2.11 billion | +24.2% |
| Dammam | 698 million | — |
| Makkah | 646.01 million | +28.9% |
| Madinah | 632.36 million | +33.9% |
| Al-Khobar | 399.83 million | — |
| Buraidah | 365.99 million | — |
| Abha | 301.68 million | — |
💡 Digital Payments Boom Under Vision 2030
This uptick is a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s transition toward a cashless economy, a core objective of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) under Vision 2030.
Earlier this year, SAMA revealed that non-cash retail transactions in the Kingdom reached 12.6 billion in 2024, up from 10.8 billion in 2023 — a clear indicator of digital transformation momentum.
📌 Key Takeaways
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POS transactions rose 31.5% to SR15.6 billion in one week.
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Over 244 million transactions processed — a new high.
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Food, retail, healthcare, and transport sectors all saw double-digit growth.
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Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam topped regional POS activity.
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The data supports the Kingdom’s cashless economy ambitions under Vision 2030.
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