Saudi POS Fees Calculator — What Your Bank Deducts from Card Sales

Enter your monthly card sales and average transaction value, split the mix between mada and credit cards, and see how much your bank deducts each month — with the mada cap (0.8% up to SAR 40 per transaction) and optional 15% VAT on the fees. Rates are editable to match your bank's offer. Free, no signup.

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How to use it

  1. Enter your sales

    Monthly card sales and the average transaction value in SAR.

  2. Split the mix and edit rates

    Move the mada-vs-credit slider and adjust the commission rates to match your bank's offer.

  3. See the result and share

    View the monthly deduction, effective rate, and 'what you keep', then share it on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How much are POS fees in Saudi Arabia?

The mada merchant rate under the SAMA tariff is 0.8% of the transaction, capped at SAR 40 per transaction. Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are higher and vary by bank/provider (often 1.5%–2.5%). Add 15% VAT on the fee amount. The calculator above totals it in SAR from your own numbers.

What is the mada merchant commission?

The official mada commission is 0.8% of the transaction, capped at SAR 40 per transaction. Example: a SAR 200 sale = SAR 1.6 in fees; a SAR 10,000 sale = only SAR 40 (due to the cap), not SAR 80. The cap applies per transaction, not on the monthly total.

Is there VAT on POS fees?

Yes, 15% VAT applies to the fee amount (not to your sales). Example: if the month's fees are SAR 1,000, VAT adds SAR 150, so SAR 1,150 is deducted. The calculator has a toggle to include or exclude VAT.

How do I reduce POS fees for my store?

Key levers: (1) negotiate a lower rate with your bank/provider, especially as your volume grows; (2) encourage mada payments since its commission is lower and capped; (3) compare offers from multiple providers; (4) review the device/subscription fee separately from the transaction commission. Use the calculator to edit rates and compare offers.

Do fees differ between banks and payment providers?

Yes, especially for credit cards and device/subscription fees. The mada commission is relatively standardized under SAMA, but credit-card rates and subscriptions vary. That's why the calculator lets you edit each rate manually to match the exact offer you were given.

Is the POS device price separate from the fees?

Yes. There are two different costs: the POS device price or subscription (a fixed monthly or one-time amount), and the transaction commission (a % of each sale). This calculator focuses on the transaction commission; calculate the device/subscription cost separately and add it for your full cost estimate.