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Electronic Promissory Notes in KSA: The Nafith Platform


Promissory notes are an important part of financing transactions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as it is a relatively simple, easy to understand, easy to transfer through an endorsement and fast to enforce. The Commercial Papers Law issued by Royal Decree number 37 dated 11/10/1383H (corresponding to 24/02/1964G) (“Commercial Papers Law”) regulates the issuance of promissory notes in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as such if promissory notes are not issued in conformity to the aforementioned Commercial Papers Law then it may not be possible to enforce such promissory notes.

In order to further facilitate the financing transactions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the government has introduced the Nafith platform which is an online platform that allows businesses and individuals to issue electronic promissory notes securely and digitally. It is an innovative step taken by SAMA towards digitizing financial transactions in the Kingdom.

This platform is expected to significantly impact the financial landscape of Saudi Arabia as it brings a lot of advantages over traditional paper-based promissory notes. The most significant benefit of the Nafith platform is its speed and convenience. The platform provides an instant system of issuing and accepting promissory notes, which can be done from anywhere and at any time. It also eliminates the need for physical paperwork, which can be tiresome and time-consuming.

Additionally, the Nafith platform provides users with secure and reliable access to their promissory notes, enabling them to track their accountability and utilization accurately. It also offers advanced features such as automated validation, verification, and expiration of promissory notes, improving overall efficiency in financial transactions.

Moreover, the platform aims to address issues of fraud that can arise with paper-based promissory notes by enhancing transparency through a digital trail of transactions. This feature makes it difficult for any party to dispute the terms of the promissory note or try to deceive the other parties involved in the transaction.

Furthermore, the platform also prioritizes confidentiality, allowing secure access to sensitive information only to authorized parties. This helps in mitigating any potential risks of data breaches or information leaks, ensuring data privacy and security.

In conclusion, Nafith is a game-changer in the Saudi Arabian financial landscape. The platform's user-friendly interface, convenience, and advanced features provide a seamless experience, making it an effective tool for businesses and individuals alike. The electronic promissory note is the way forward in the era of digital transformation, and the Nafith platform is a revolutionary step towards achieving this.



This article, written by banking & finance lawyer Arsalan Tariq, focuses on finance transactions in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

BSA is a regional Law Firm in the Middle East with offices in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. As a full-service law firm our practice areas include litigation, arbitration and corporate services, including M&A, banking & finance, Intellectual Property, TMT, Fintech, employment and insurance. 

Please contact us, if you need any assistance and / or advice with respect to the issuance and enforcement of promissory notes.



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