Google Pay has expanded its services in Saudi Arabia to support Mastercard-branded cards, marking a further step in the Kingdom’s rapid shift toward digital payments.

The rollout allows eligible Mastercard cardholders issued by participating Saudi banks to add their cards to Google Pay and conduct contactless transactions using Android devices at point-of-sale terminals, as well as complete secure online and in-app purchases.

The expansion strengthens the country’s digital payments ecosystem, which has seen accelerated adoption in recent years under broader financial technology reforms.

Saudi Arabia has actively promoted cashless transactions as part of its national transformation strategy, aiming to increase the share of electronic payments and modernise the financial services sector.

The integration of Mastercard into Google Pay’s local offering broadens consumer choice and enhances interoperability across payment networks.

Industry representatives said the move reflects growing consumer demand for mobile wallet solutions that combine security, speed and convenience.

Transactions conducted via Google Pay use tokenisation technology, meaning actual card details are not shared with merchants, adding an additional layer of protection.

The development aligns with the Kingdom’s expanding fintech landscape, which has attracted international partnerships and investment as regulators work to foster innovation while maintaining oversight.

As smartphone penetration and digital infrastructure continue to advance, mobile payment platforms are expected to play an increasingly central role in retail and e-commerce activity.

With Mastercard now fully supported, a wider segment of Saudi consumers can access mobile payment functionality, reinforcing the Kingdom’s momentum toward a digitally integrated financial system.