AUSTRIACARD Achieves Key Card Chip Profile Certification, Expands Into Saudi Market
This accomplishment marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy and demonstrates its commitment to meeting the highest international standards for payment card technology.
AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has achieved a major milestone by obtaining the Card Chip Profile certification (Certificate No. CV071) with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for the mada debit card scheme. This accomplishment marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy and demonstrates its commitment to meeting the highest international standards for payment card technology. The certification confirms AUSTRIACARD’s technical excellence and adherence to strict quality standards in chip card manufacturing.
“We are immensely proud of this achievement. This certification stands as a testament to our team’s dedication to excellence and our commitment to delivering world-class payment solutions. This achievement allows AUSTRIACARD to add KSA banks and financial institutions to our growing family of satisfied customers worldwide, further strengthening our position as a trusted partner in the global payments industry.”
– Mohamed Chemloul, Group CTO, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS
“This certification enables us to bring our full suite of payment card solutions to the Saudi market. We are committed to being a long-term partner in the KSA and the broader Middle East region’s success journey, supporting the digital transformation initiatives. We look forward to partnering with banks and financial institutions to support their growth objectives and enhance their customer’s experience.”
– Burak Bilge, EVP Türkiye, Middle East and Africa, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS
Saudi Arabia represents one of the most dynamic financial markets in the Middle East and North Africa. With Vision 2030 driving digital transformation across all sectors, the country’s payment ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth and modernization. The mada scheme, as the national payment network, plays a central role in the kingdom’s financial infrastructure, processing millions of transactions daily.
AUSTRIACARD is a global provider of identity and payment solutions, with a strategic focus on digital transformation technologies powered by proprietary technology and AI capabilities. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company operates nine manufacturing hubs across Europe and the United States, maintaining a global sales network that ensures client proximity and service excellence.
