lite
لايت
Saudi payments platform for businesses that combines card acceptance (POS, online checkout, payment links) with business accounts and corporate cards.
At a glance
- Accepts mada
- Apple Pay
- Payment links you can send in chat
- POS terminals for shops
Summarised from the facts below. Not paid for.
Fees
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local card fee (%) | On request | 24 Oct 2026 |
| mada fee (%) | On request | 24 Oct 2026 |
Getting paid
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement time – cards | 1–2 days | 24 Oct 2026 |
Payment methods
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payment methods | mada, Visa / Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Requirements
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bank account requirements | No traditional bank account needed; funds can stay in the lite account or be transferred out | |
| Typical approval time | 1–2 days |
Product
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payment links | Yes | |
| POS terminals | Yes |
Developers
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | Yes | |
| Sandbox / test mode | Yes |
Licences and compliance
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator license | SAMA - Electronic Money Institution (EMI) | |
| PCI DSS level | Level 1 |
Support
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic support | Yes | |
| Support channels | Phone |